winningness
- a word derived from winning.
Example Sentences
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The price of winningness can be losing; and that, in this scary time, is enough to break the heart of hope.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2010
Hers was the exquisite grace of face and feature and winningness of manner which attracts, retains and is never to be forgotten.
From The Cross of Berny by Fendall, Florence
She gained her ends by the winningness of her disposition, the melody of her voice, the gentleness of her manner.
From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell
Those who insist on charm, on winningness in style, on subtle harmonies and exquisite suggestion, are disappointed in Burke; they even find him stiff and over-coloured.
From Burke by Morley, John
For the beauty, the poetry, the winningness ofPg 254 Catholic worship and Catholic life Arnold had the keenest admiration.
From Matthew Arnold by Russell, George William Erskine
