🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Bonarietà

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bo.na.ri.e.tà

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bonhomie/ˌbɒn.əˈmiː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La sua bonarietà ha reso tutti a proprio agio."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A cheerful friendliness; a good-natured disposition.

    "Her bonhomie made everyone feel welcome at the party."
  2. 2

    A state of being friendly and cheerful.

    "The bonhomie among the team members contributed to their successful collaboration."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'bonhomie' originates from the French word 'bonhomie', which means 'good nature' or 'friendliness'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting a sense of geniality and warmth in social interactions.

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