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bonhomie
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bon·ho·mie  (bn-m)
n.
A pleasant and affable disposition; geniality.

[French, from bonhomme, good-natured man : bon, good (from Latin bonus; see deu-2 in Indo-European roots) + homme, man (from Latin hom; see dhghem- in Indo-European roots).]

bonho·mous (bn-ms) adj.

bonhomie [bon-om-mee]
Noun
exuberant friendliness [French]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bonhomie - a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
friendliness - a friendly disposition
condescendingness, condescension - affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
mellowness - geniality, as through the effects of alcohol or marijuana
sweetness and light - a mild reasonableness; "when he learned who I was he became all sweetness and light"


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But the good-hearted Fergus cannot keep his heart from going out to the equally bonhomous Jody, who, sure that he is doomed, makes Fergus promise to look up his girl, Dil.
 
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