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Synonyms of bonhomie

11 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for bonhomie is friendliness. Other synonyms of bonhomie are affability, amiability, approachability and geniality. The opposite of bonhomie is hostility.

Synonyms and similar words for bonhomie

nounA friendly, good-natured, pleasant manner; an affable and approachable disposition; friendliness.

  • affabilityThe state or quality of being affable, friendly, or approachable.
  • genialityThe quality of being genial; friendly cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners.
  • amiabilityFriendliness, especially easy approachability owing to a cheerful and pleasant disposition.
  • amicabilityThe state or quality of being amicable or friendly.
  • approachabilityThe characteristic of being approachable; the ability to be approached.
  • cordiality
  • friendlinessThe quality of being friendly.
  • pleasantness

nounAn atmosphere of friendliness and good cheer.

  • conviviality
  • craic IrelandOften preceded by the: amusement, fun, especially through enjoyable company; also, pleasant conversation.
  • warmth

Opposite of bonhomie

nounA friendly, good-natured, pleasant manner; an affable and approachable disposition; friendliness.

Meaning of bonhomie

  1. noun A friendly, good-natured, pleasant manner; an affable and approachable disposition; friendliness.
  2. noun An atmosphere of friendliness and good cheer.
  3. noun A cheerful remark.

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Questions about synonyms of bonhomie

What is another word for bonhomie?
Bonhomie has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as friendliness, affability, amiability, approachability and geniality.
What is the opposite of bonhomie?
The opposite of bonhomie is hostility.
What does bonhomie mean?
Bonhomie means a friendly, good-natured, pleasant manner; an affable and approachable disposition; friendliness.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: bonhomie (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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