bonhomie
UK: ˈbɒnəmi | US: ˌbɑːnəˈmiː
n. cheerful friendliness; geniality; a pleasant and affable disposition.
bonhomie = bon<good> + hom<man> + ie<noun suffix>
- bon (from French "bon," meaning "good")
- hom (from French "homme," meaning "man")
- ie (a noun-forming suffix, often indicating a quality or state)
Etymology Origin:
Derived from French bonhomie, which combines bon ("good") and homme ("man"), the word originally referred to the qualities of a good-natured or jovial man. Over time, it evolved into English to describe a general sense of warm friendliness and approachability, detached from gender. The suffix -ie softens the term into an abstract noun, emphasizing the trait rather than the person.
His natural bonhomie made him popular at social gatherings.
The host’s bonhomie put the nervous guests at ease.
Despite the formal setting, she maintained an air of bonhomie.
The politician’s bonhomie masked his shrewdness.
Their reunion was filled with laughter and bonhomie.