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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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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