bonhomie
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Borrowing from French bonhomie; from bonhomme (“good-natured man”); from bon (“good”) + homme (“man”).
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /boʊnəˈmiː/
Noun [edit]
bonhomie (uncountable)
- Geniality; friendliness; a pleasant, friendly, good-natured manner; an affable and approachable disposition; frank and simple good-heartedness.
- Friendly atmosphere; an atmosphere of good cheer.
Synonyms [edit]
(friendliness):
- friendliness, geniality
- See also Wikisaurus:affectionate
(good cheer):
Derived terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
friendly atmosphere
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