NYT Dictionary

BONNY

/ˈbɑniː/
AdjectiveNounBON-nybon-ny · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Alternative spelling of bonnie (“attractive”).

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English *boni (attested only rarely as bon, boun), probably from Old French bon, feminine bonne (“good”), from Latin bonus (“good”). See bounty, and compare bonus, boon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bonniecomelyfairsightlyadvantageousagreeableattractionattractiveauspiciousbeauteous

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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