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Definitions for bonhomie
ˌbɒn əˈmi, ˌboʊ nə-bon·homie

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, genialitynoun

    a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

Wiktionary

  1. bonhomienoun

    Geniality; friendliness; a pleasant, friendly, good-natured manner; an affable and approachable disposition; frank and simple good-heartedness.

  2. bonhomienoun

    Friendly atmosphere; an atmosphere of good cheer.

  3. Etymology: Borrowed from bonhomie; from bonhomme; from bon + homme.

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  1. bonhomie

    Bonhomie refers to a cheerful friendliness, good-natured manners, or geniality often associated with a hearty and jovial demeanor or atmosphere.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Bonhomienoun

    alt. of Bonhommie

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Bonhomie

    bon′o-mē, n. easy good-nature. [Fr.; bon homme, a good fellow.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bonhomie in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bonhomie in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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