Bonhomie — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌbä-nə-ˈmē/ bon·ho·mie

Meaning & Definition of Bonhomie

Bonhomie (noun)

  1. good-natured easy friendliness

Bonhomie (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a feeling of friendliness among a group of people

    "Those camping out in line for the store's grand opening soon developed a cheerful bonhomie."

    "the bonhomie of strangers singing together around a campfire"

    similar: camaraderie, collegiality, community, companionship, company, comradeship, amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, cordialness, fellowship, friendship, gemütlichkeit, good-fellowship, goodwill, kindliness, neighborliness, civility, comity, concord, harmony, rapport, rapprochement, generosity, affinity, communion, empathy, kindness, sympathy, tolerance, altruism, philanthropy, selflessness, unselfishness
    opposite: disfavor, intolerance, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hate, hatred, hostility, incivility, malice, rancor, belligerency, quarrelsomeness, querulousness, ill will, malevolence, venom

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bonhomie

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bonhomie:

camaraderie, collegiality, community, companionship, company, comradeship, amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, cordialness, fellowship, friendship, gemütlichkeit, good-fellowship, goodwill, kindliness, neighborliness, civility, comity, concord, harmony, rapport, rapprochement, generosity, affinity, communion, empathy, kindness, sympathy, tolerance, altruism, philanthropy, selflessness, unselfishness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bonhomie

Words with the opposite meaning of Bonhomie:

disfavor, intolerance, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hate, hatred, hostility, incivility, malice, rancor, belligerency, quarrelsomeness, querulousness, ill will, malevolence, venom

Word Forms of Bonhomie

Derived words: bonhomous (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Bonhomie

French bonhomie, from bonhomme good-natured man, from bon good + homme man

First known use: 1777

Frequently Asked Questions about Bonhomie

What does "Bonhomie" mean?

"Bonhomie" means good-natured easy friendliness. As a noun, it is defined as: good-natured easy friendliness.

What is another word for "Bonhomie"?

Other words for "Bonhomie" include camaraderie, collegiality, community, companionship, company, comradeship, amity and benevolence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bonhomie" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bonhomie"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bonhomie". Common alternatives include camaraderie, collegiality, community, companionship, company, comradeship, amity, benevolence, brotherhood and charity.

What is the opposite of "Bonhomie"?

Antonyms of "Bonhomie" include disfavor, intolerance, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hate and hatred.

How do you use "Bonhomie" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bonhomie" in a sentence: "Those camping out in line for the store's grand opening soon developed a cheerful bonhomie."; "the bonhomie of strangers singing together around a campfire".

Is "Bonhomie" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bonhomie" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bonhomie"?

"Bonhomie" is pronounced /ˌbä-nə-ˈmē/ and divided into syllables as bon·ho·mie.

What is the origin of the word "Bonhomie"?

"Bonhomie" comes from French bonhomie, from bonhomme good-natured man, from bon good + homme man. First known use: 1777.