bonhomie

The definition of bonhomie is good natured, pleasant and friendly.

(adjective)

An example of a bonhomie person is someone who is always happy and kind to others.

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See bonhomie in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

good nature; pleasant, affable manner; amiability

Origin: Fr < bonhomme < bon, good + homme, man

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See bonhomie in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A pleasant and affable disposition; geniality.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from bonhomme, good-natured man

Origin: : bon, good (from Latin bonus; see deu-2 in Indo-European roots)

Origin: + homme, man (from Latin homō; see dhghem- in Indo-European roots)

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Related Forms:

  • bonˈho·mous (bŏnˈə-məs) adjective

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