bonhomie

Thân thiện

A group of friends shares a moment of bonhomie around the campfire.

Definition

Noun: A pleasant, friendly, and cheerful manner; a quality of being genial, approachable, and easy to talk to. It describes an atmosphere or personal trait of good-natured, open-hearted friendliness.

Usage

"Bonhomie" is used to describe a person's consistently warm and affable disposition or the convivial, friendly atmosphere of a social gathering. It suggests an effortless, sincere, and often jovial sociability.

Examples

• The host's bonhomie made everyone at the party feel instantly welcome and relaxed.
• Despite the formal setting, the meeting was conducted with surprising bonhomie and mutual respect.
• He is well-liked in the office for his constant bonhomie and willingness to help.

Advanced Usage

• "An air of bonhomie": A noticeable atmosphere of friendliness.
  • The reunion was filled with an air of bonhomie, as old friends laughed and shared stories.
• "False/forced bonhomie": A friendliness that is not genuine or feels insincere.
  • The salesman's forced bonhomie did little to put the cautious customers at ease.

Variants and Related Words

• Bonhomous (adjective, rare): Having or showing bonhomie; genial.
  • His bonhomous nature was infectious.

Synonyms

• Geniality
• Affability
• Cordiality
• Conviviality
• Friendliness
• Amiability

Antonyms

• Hostility
• Unfriendliness
• Aloofness
• Coldness
• Antagonism

Học thuật

Noun

1. a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• affability
• affableness
• amiability
• amiableness
• geniality