1. having a cheerful, friendly, and good-natured manner
Usage: somewhat formal

Examples

• The bonhomous host made everyone feel welcome at the dinner party.
• His bonhomous smile put the nervous job candidate at ease.
• The professor’s bonhomous nature made even difficult subjects enjoyable to learn.
• She greeted her neighbors with bonhomous warmth every morning.
• The bonhomous shopkeeper always had a kind word for his customers.
• Despite the serious meeting topic, he maintained his bonhomous demeanor.