Boon — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈbün/

Meaning & Definition of Boon

Boon (noun)

  1. a timely benefit, blessing
  2. benefit, favor; especially, one that is given in answer to a request

Boon (adjective)

  1. convivial
  2. favorable

Boon (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. likely to seek or enjoy the company of others

    "I and my boon companions celebrated that afternoon's victory on the gridiron with a night at a local taproom"

    similar: clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, sociable, social
    related: cordial, folksy, forthcoming, friendly, hospitable, affable, genial, gracious, agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly, animated, gay, jaunty, jolly, jovial, lively, peppy, perky, pert, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative, bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, effervescent, upbeat, bubbly, exuberant, high-spirited
    opposite: antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial
    near: misanthropic, aloof, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, mum, mute, reticent, silent, taciturn

Boon (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a thing that helps

    "the couple's generous donation was a great boon to the charity's fund-raising campaign"

    similar: advantage, aid, asset, benefit, help
    related: hand, lift, pick-me-up, support, sustenance, blessing, godsend, windfall, recourse, refuge, resort, resource
    opposite: disadvantage, drawback, encumbrance, hindrance, impediment, minus
    near: constraint, inhibitor, liability, obstacle, obstruction, restraint, stranglehold

  2. an act of kind assistance

    "a softhearted man who finds it hard to deny any boon, whether it be for friend or stranger"

    similar: benevolence, courtesy, favor, grace, indulgence, kindness, mercy, service, turn
    related: dispensation, waiver, advantage, benefit, blessing, godsend, manna, liberty, license, privilege
    near: hindrance, hurdle, impediment, interference, obstacle

  3. something granted as a special favor

    "at the high school, seniors are given certain boons that make them the envy of underclassmen"

    similar: appanage, concession, honor, privilege
    related: courtesy, claim, entitlement, right, birthright, perquisite, prerogative, charter, grant, patent, exemption, immunity, waiver
    near: burden, duty, obligation, responsibility

  4. something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing

    "the unexpected rain was a boon for the farmers who had been struggling with drought"

    similar: benediction, benefit, blessing, felicity, godsend, good, manna, windfall
    related: grace, mercy, favor, kindness, mitzvah, advantage, aid, assistance, gift, help, relief, support, anodyne, comfort, consolation, solace, bonus, extra, lagniappe, delight, joy, pleasure
    opposite: affliction, bane, curse, evil, plague, scourge
    near: hex, hoodoo, jinx, bother, irritant, nuisance, pest, disadvantage, cross, misery, trial, tribulation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Boon

The most common words with a similar meaning to Boon:

clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, sociable, social, advantage, aid, asset, benefit, help, benevolence, courtesy, favor, grace, indulgence, kindness, mercy, service, turn, appanage, concession, honor, privilege, benediction, blessing, felicity, godsend, good, manna, windfall

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Boon

Words with the opposite meaning of Boon:

antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial, disadvantage, drawback, encumbrance, hindrance, impediment, minus, affliction, bane, curse, evil, plague, scourge

Related Words for Boon

cordial, folksy, forthcoming, friendly, hospitable, affable, genial, gracious, agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly, animated, gay, jaunty, jolly, jovial, lively, peppy, perky, pert, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative

Near Antonyms of Boon

misanthropic, aloof, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, mum, mute, reticent, silent, taciturn, constraint, inhibitor, liability, obstacle, obstruction, restraint, stranglehold, hurdle, interference, burden, duty, obligation, responsibility, hex, hoodoo

Origin & Etymology of Boon

Middle English bone prayer, request, the favor requested, from Old Norse bōn request; akin to Old English bēn prayer, bannan to summon ban:1

First known use: 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Boon

Words & Phrases Containing Boon

boon companion, ace boon coon

Frequently Asked Questions about Boon

What does "Boon" mean?

"Boon" means a timely benefit, blessing. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a timely benefit, blessing. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Boon"?

Other words for "Boon" include clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing and sociable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Boon" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Boon"?

There are 111 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Boon". Common alternatives include clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, sociable, social and advantage.

What is the opposite of "Boon"?

Antonyms of "Boon" include antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial and disadvantage. Near antonyms include misanthropic, aloof, cold and cool.

How do you use "Boon" in a sentence?

Examples of "Boon" in a sentence: "I and my boon companions celebrated that afternoon's victory on the gridiron with a night at a local taproom"; "the couple's generous donation was a great boon to the charity's fund-raising campaign"; "a softhearted man who finds it hard to deny any boon, whether it be for friend or stranger".

Is "Boon" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Boon" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Boon" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Boon" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Boon"?

"Boon" is pronounced /ˈbün/.