different between warmth vs bonhomie

English

Etymology

From Middle English warmth, warmeth, wermþe, from Old English *wiermþu (“warmth”), from Proto-West Germanic *warmiþu (“warmness; warmth”), corresponding to warm +? -th. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Waarmte (“warmth”), West Frisian waarmte (“warmth”), Dutch warmte (“warmth”), German Low German Warmte, Warmt (“warmth”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /w??m?/
• (US) IPA^(key): /w??m?/

Noun

warmth (countable and uncountable, plural warmths)

1. A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.
2. Friendliness, kindness or affection.
3. Fervor, intensity of emotion or expression.
   • 1847, Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre, Chapter XXXIII:

     "You don't know him—don't pronounce an opinion upon him," I said with warmth.

4. (art) The effect of using mostly red and yellow hues.

Translations

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French bonhomie; from bonhomme (“good-natured man”); from bon (“good”) + homme (“man”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bo?n??mi?/

Noun

bonhomie (usually uncountable, plural bonhomies)

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

Synonyms

(friendliness):

• friendliness, geniality, affability
• See also Thesaurus:affectionate

(good cheer):

• conviviality, warmth, craic

Derived terms

• bonhomous

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