noun
- Plural of bonhomie; instances or displays of good-natured friendliness and warmth in social interaction.
Usage: Formal or literary register; Often used to describe the atmosphere or quality of social gatherings
Examples
- The dinner was marked by genuine bonhomies between the old friends.
- Despite their political differences, the two leaders exchanged bonhomies at the state dinner.
- The bonhomies of the small-town community made newcomers feel welcome.
- Their conversation was filled with the kind of bonhomies that only long-standing friendships can produce.
- The ambassador's bonhomies helped ease tensions during the negotiations.