Bonhomie

Pronunciation: /bɑːnəmi/

Definitions of bonhomie

noun a pleasant and affable disposition; geniality

Example Sentences

A1 She greeted her new neighbors with bonhomie.

A2 The atmosphere at the party was filled with bonhomie.

B1 His natural bonhomie made him popular with colleagues.

B2 The president's bonhomie helped to ease tensions during the negotiations.

C1 Despite his serious demeanor, he had a charming bonhomie that endeared him to many.

C2 The actor's bonhomie on set created a positive and collaborative work environment.

Examples of bonhomie in a Sentence

formal The business meeting was filled with bonhomie as the colleagues discussed their successful project.

informal I always enjoy the bonhomie at our family gatherings, everyone is so friendly and welcoming.

slang The party last night had such a great vibe, there was so much bonhomie in the air.

figurative Despite the competitive nature of the game, there was a sense of bonhomie among the players as they congratulated each other on their skills.

Grammatical Forms of bonhomie

• past tense: exuded bonhomie
• plural: bonhomies
• comparative: more bonhomie
• superlative: most bonhomie
• present tense: exudes bonhomie
• future tense: will exude bonhomie
• perfect tense: has exuded bonhomie
• continuous tense: is exuding bonhomie
• singular: bonhomie
• positive degree: bonhomie is great
• infinitive: to exude bonhomie
• gerund: exuding bonhomie
• participle: exuding bonhomie

Origin and Evolution of bonhomie

First Known Use: 1770 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'bonhomie' originated from the French language, derived from the phrase 'bon homme' which means 'good man'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a good-natured and friendly demeanor, 'bonhomie' has evolved to encompass a sense of geniality and warmth in social interactions.