winsome
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unwinsome adjective
- winsomely adverb
- winsomeness noun
Etymology
Origin of winsome
First recorded before 900; Middle English winsom, Old English wynsum, equivalent to wyn(n) “joy” ( wish ) + -sum -some 1
Example Sentences
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“There are no discounts for youth or winsome faces—and no sympathy reductions for badly cut fringes.”
From Literature
Astute readers ages 3 to 6 will quickly observe that the book’s winsome cat is initially missing hers.
“She keeps her hair blonde and has that same winsome smile that everyone remembers,” Kemp said.
From Los Angeles Times
He takes care with place-setting, utilizing contemporary country tunes and a winsome lens on good old Americana.
From Los Angeles Times
Eden is a complicated mix of independence — she runs her own seemingly thriving business — and winsome but deep-seated neediness.
From Los Angeles Times
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