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bonhomiecheerful friendliness; geniality

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: cheerful friendliness; geniality

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌbɒnəˈmiː/

Korean meaning: 쾌활한 친근함, 상냥함, 호의적인 태도

Korean pronunciation: 본어**미**

Example Sentences

  • Despite being the CEO, his bonhomie made him approachable to all employees.
  • The politician's bonhomie was so fake that even babies started crying when he picked them up.
  • Her bonhomie was evident as she remembered everyone's name at the reunion.

bonhomie

NOUN

//ˌbɒnəˈmiː//

cheerful friendliness; geniality

bonhomie concept
💡 Concept

a smiling barista leans over to chat warmly with customers at their table, gesturing enthusiastically with genuine joy. The barista's face beams with authentic happiness as they share a lighthearted conversation. The customers respond with delighted laughter and relaxed body language, clearly enjoying the pleasant exchange. Other patrons in the background smile and nod, creating an atmosphere of shared warmth. Everyone's expressions radiate genuine care and mutual enjoyment of each other's company. cheerful friendliness and geniality spreading throughout the social interaction

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌbɒnəˈmiː/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌbɒnəˈmiː/

🌳Etymology

Rootbonhomie

Origin

From French bonhomie, literally meaning 'good man' or 'good nature.' The word combines the French 'bon' (good) with 'homme' (man), originally referring to the quality of being a good-natured person.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

Despite being the CEO, his bonhomie made him approachable to all employees.

😄 Fun example

The politician's bonhomie was so fake that even babies started crying when he picked them up.

Her bonhomie was evident as she remembered everyone's name at the reunion.

😄 Fun example

The waiter's bonhomie was so overwhelming that customers felt guilty not leaving a huge tip.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

genialitycordialityaffabilitywarmthfriendliness

Antonyms

hostilitycoldnessunfriendliness

Related

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