What does bonhomie mean?
Definitions for bonhomie
ˌbɒn əˈmi, ˌboʊ nə-bon·homie
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Princeton's WordNet
affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, genialitynoun
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
Wiktionary
bonhomienoun
Geniality; friendliness; a pleasant, friendly, good-natured manner; an affable and approachable disposition; frank and simple good-heartedness.
bonhomienoun
Friendly atmosphere; an atmosphere of good cheer.
Etymology: Borrowed from bonhomie; from bonhomme; from bon + homme.
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bonhomie
Bonhomie refers to a cheerful friendliness, good-natured manners, or geniality often associated with a hearty and jovial demeanor or atmosphere.
Webster Dictionary
Bonhomienoun
alt. of Bonhommie
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Bonhomie
bon′o-mē, n. easy good-nature. [Fr.; bon homme, a good fellow.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bonhomie in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bonhomie in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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