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winsome
adjective
Attractive or appealing in appearance or character; charming; innocent and sweet.
Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers
Etymology
From Old English wynsum "agreeable, pleasant," from wynn "joy, pleasure" + -sum "-some."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The child had a winsome smile that charmed everyone."
- 2.
"Her winsome personality opened many doors."
- 3.
"The actress had a winsome quality that captivated audiences."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
charmingappealingengagingdelightfulattractive
Related Words
enchantingendearingcaptivatingsweet
Fun Fact
Winsome is unrelated to "win" in modern usage, though their Old English roots connect through the idea of joy. The Old English wynn (joy) also appears in the name Winifred and Wynne.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (W, I, N, S, O, M, E)
Scrabble Value: 12 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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