bonhomie

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French bonhomie; from bonhomme (“good-natured man”); from bon (“good”) + homme (“man”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /boʊnəˈmiː/

Noun

bonhomie (uncountable)

a pleasant, friendly, good-natured manner; an affable and approachable disposition; good-heartedness.
Friendly atmosphere; an atmosphere of good cheer.

Synonyms

(friendliness):

friendliness, geniality, affability
See also Thesaurus:affectionate

(good cheer):

conviviality, warmth

Derived terms

bonhomous

Translations

geniality

Dutch: jovialiteit (nl), hartelijkheid
French: bonhomie (fr) f

Romanian: bonomie (ro) f
Spanish: bonhomía f, amigable (es) m

friendly atmosphere

Romanian: bună dispoziție f

Spanish: cordial m

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