bonhomie

Meanings

• noun

  A friendly, cordial, and sociable attitude.

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Synonyms

affability , friendliness , geniality , conviviality , warmth

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bonhomie
bony , donkey , honey , monkey,pony , shony , tonic , wony

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Variants

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bonhomie , bonhomies , bonhomous

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Etymology

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French: goodwill, kindness, from bon 'good' + homme 'man'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bonhomie' was popularized in English literature by Charles Dickens in his novel 'A Tale of Two Cities'.

2. Bonhomie is also the name of a popular brand of marshmallows in Canada.

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Related Concepts

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1. hospitality: Bonhomie is related to hospitality as it refers to the friendly and welcoming attitude towards guests or visitors.

2. camaraderie: Bonhomie is also related to camaraderie as both terms refer to a friendly and harmonious relationship between people.

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Culture

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The term 'bonhomie' is often used to describe a warm and friendly atmosphere, especially in social situations. It can also refer to the quality of being good-natured and easy to get along with.

How to Memorize "bonhomie"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people laughing and enjoying each other's company. Imagine the feeling of warmth and friendliness in the room.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bonhomie' with the feeling of being welcomed and appreciated by others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the French origin of the word and associating it with the meaning of 'goodwill' or 'kindness'.

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