Vocabulary
Bonhomie
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
cheerful friendliness; geniality.
Urdu meaning
کشادہ دلی، دوستانہ، خوش خلق
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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That pattern persisted in Trump`s first term which prompted all the bonhomie with Modi.
Dawn Editorials —
Global order shift
— 2026-05-02
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This rivalry matters to Pakistan as it has always maintained a strategic partnership with China, while enjoying transactional periods of positive engagement with the US, including the recent bonhomie.
Dawn Editorials —
On the ascendant
— 2026-04-26
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And not simply for this reason Macron was in India to discuss defence and technology cooperation as part of the new bonhomie between India and the EU and the recent `mother of all deals`.
Dawn Editorials —
Photo-op moment
— 2026-02-21
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The renewed bonhomie between Dhaka and Islamabad, following the fall of Sheikh Hasina`s authoritarian government, has led to significant diplomatic steps to improve ties.
Dawn Editorials —
Flight of harmony
— 2026-01-10
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The selfless hero saved Jewish lives and thereby also saved the day for a very reviled idea of secular bonhomie and religious harmony.
Dawn Editorials —
Mutating cancer cells of hatred
— 2025-12-23
Synonyms
geniality, congeniality, conviviality, cordiality, affability, amiability, sociability, friendliness
Curator example
“he exuded good humour and bonhomie”
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