Bonhomie

Meaning

Warm, good-natured friendliness, especially in personal or diplomatic relations.

Origin / Etymology

French bonhomie, from bonhomme (good man), combining bon (good) and homme (man)

Synonyms

Geniality Cordiality Warmth

Antonyms

Hostility Frostiness Animosity

Example Sentence

"Summit-level bonhomie between leaders cannot substitute for resolution of the underlying border dispute."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in IR answers to contrast optics of leader-level warmth with unresolved structural disputes.

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