BONHOMIE


Meaning of BONHOMIE in English

noun

also bon·hom·mie ˈbänəˌmē, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷

( -s )

Etymology: French bonhomie (formerly bonhommie ), from bonhomme good-natured man (from bon good + homme man, from Latin homo ) + -ie -y — more at bonny , homage

: good-natured easy friendliness : warm open geniality : atmosphere of good cheer

Christmas bonhomie

the bonhomie of a fraternity reunion

an undying bonhomie radiated from her — Jean Stafford

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.