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winsome Definition

win·some (win′səm)

adjective

attractive in a sweet, engaging way; charming

Etymology: ME winsum < OE wynsum, pleasant, delightful < wynn, delight, joy (for IE base see win) + -sum, -some

winsome Related Forms
win′·somely adverb win′·some·ness noun
winsome Synonyms

winsome

modif.

cute, engaging, entrancing; see charming.

winsome Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • smile: N snuggles up to N when she gets a bit tired and has the most winsome smile; again what can I do?
  • personality: Cardhu's winsome personality and " good taste " , however, will make things right in short order after the proper introduction.
  • man: Szpilman is a tall, handsome, winsome man revered for his piano performances on public radio.
  • west: Three of us the winsome west their villages were boats pulled over.
  • charm: But you probably wouldn't imagine the chip on the their shoulder beneath their winsome charm.
  • face: Mary Gawthorpe was a Yorkshire girl, very tiny, with a winsome face sparkling with animation, and with laughing, golden eyes.