bonhomie
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əˈmi, ˈbɒn noun
frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality.
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| —n | |
| exuberant friendliness | |
| [C18: from French, from bonhomme good-humoured fellow, from bon good + homme man] | |
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Bonhomie
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
bonhomie
"good nature," 1803, from Fr., from bonhomme "good man," from bon "good" (see bon) + homme "man."
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Example sentences
Despite the bonhomie reported by many participants, it wasn't long before there was a bit of bipartisan sniping.
The bonhomie has rippled well beyond the usual cast of characters.
To the casual observer, it was a scene of glad tidings and seasonal bonhomie.
Such graciousness and bonhomie are especially impressive in a restaurant of this size.
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