Bonhomie

Pronunciation

• IPA: /boÊŠnəˈmiː/

Origin

Borrowing from fr {{2}} bonhomie; from bonhomme ("good-natured man"); from bon ("good") + homme ("man").

Full definition of bonhomie

Noun

1. Geniality; friendliness; a pleasant, friendly, good-natured manner; an affable and approachable disposition; frank and simple good-heartedness.
2. Friendly atmosphere; an atmosphere of good cheer.

Synonyms

• friendliness, geniality

• conviviality, warmth

Derived terms

• bonhomous