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View usage for: (wɪnsəm) adjectiveIf you describe a person or their actions or behaviour as winsome, you mean that they are attractive and charming. ...a winsome young screen star. She gave him her best winsome smile. Synonyms: charming, taking, winning, pleasing More Synonyms of winsome winsome in British English (ˈwɪnsəm) adjectivecharming; winning; engaging a winsome smile Derived forms winsomely (ˈwinsomely) adverb winsomeness (ˈwinsomeness) noun Word origin Old English wynsum, from wynn joy (related to Old High German wunnia, German Wonne) + -sum -some1winsome in American English (ˈwɪnsəm) adjective attractive in a sweet, engaging way; charming Derived forms winsomely (ˈwinsomely) adverb winsomeness (ˈwinsomeness) noun Word origin ME winsum < OE wynsum, pleasant, delightful < wynn, delight, joy (for IE base see win) + -sum, -some 1Examples of 'winsome' in a sentencewinsome Definition charming or attractive She gave them a winsome smile. Synonyms captivating bewitching likable or likeable Additional synonymsDefinition pleasant and enjoyable more agreeable and better paid occupations Synonyms pleasant, pleasing, satisfying, acceptable, delightful, enjoyable, gratifying, pleasurable, congenial, to your liking, to your taste, likable or likeable People found his unflappable and cool persona alluring. Synonyms attractive, fascinating, enchanting, seductive, tempting, sexy, intriguing, fetching (informal), glamorous, captivating, beguiling, bewitching, come-hither, hot (informal) Definition having a pleasant nature She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. Synonyms pleasant, kind, kindly, pleasing, friendly, attractive, engaging, charming, obliging, delightful, cheerful, benign, winning, agreeable, good-humoured, lovable, sociable, genial, affable, congenial, winsome, good-natured, sweet-tempered, likable or likeable - winning
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Additional synonymsDefinition appealing to the senses or mind We are often drawn to attractive people. Synonyms seductive, charming, tempting, interesting, pleasing, pretty, fair, beautiful, inviting, engaging, likable or likeable, lovely, winning, sexy (informal), pleasant, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, glamorous, gorgeous (informal), magnetic, cute, irresistible, enticing, provocative, captivating, beguiling, alluring, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing, hot (informal), fit (British, informal), lush (slang) Definition good-looking She was a comely woman with a mass of dark brown hair. Synonyms good-looking, pretty, fair, beautiful, attractive, lovely, handsome, blooming, cute, graceful, becoming, pleasing, wholesome, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, buxom, fit (British, informal) Definition appealing or attractive a cute little baby Synonyms appealing, sweet, attractive, engaging, charming, delightful, lovable, winsome, winning, cutesy (informal) Definition delightful or very attractive The Great Lake, built in the 1790s, is a delectable sight. Synonyms charming, pleasant, delightful, agreeable, adorableDefinition removing hostility or suspicion He approached with a disarming smile. Synonyms charming, winning, irresistible, persuasive, likable or likeable She's an absolutely enchanting child. Synonyms delightful, fascinating, appealing, attractive, lovely, charming, entrancing, pleasant, endearing, captivating, alluring, bewitching, ravishing, winsome, Orphean She has such an endearing personality. Synonyms attractive, winning, pleasing, appealing, sweet, engaging, charming, pleasant, cute, enticing, captivating, lovable, alluring, adorable, winsome, cutesy (informal) Definition pleasant and charming She was a most engaging child. Synonyms charming, interesting, pleasing, appealing, attractive, lovely, fascinating, entertaining, winning, pleasant, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, enchanting, captivating, agreeable, lovable, winsome, cutesy (informal), likable or likeable Definition young and beautiful Synonyms beautiful, pretty, attractive, lovely, handsome, good-looking, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), comely (old-fashioned), beauteous, well-favoured, fit (British, informal) Her stories were fascinating. Synonyms captivating, engaging, gripping, compelling, intriguing, very interesting, irresistible, enticing, enchanting, seductive, riveting, alluring, bewitching, ravishing, engrossingAdditional synonymsDefinition attractive She wore a fetching outfit in purple and green. Synonyms attractive, sweet, charming, enchanting, fascinating, intriguing, cute, enticing, captivating, alluring, winsomeDefinition having pleasing manners or appearance He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant. Synonyms friendly, nice, agreeable, likable or likeable, engaging, charming, cheerful, cheery, good-humoured, amiable, genial, affable, congeniala pleasing personality Synonyms likable or likeable, attractive, engaging, charming, winning, entertaining, amusing, delightful, polite, agreeable, amiableDefinition attractive in a delicate or graceful way She's a charming and pretty girl. Synonyms attractive, appealing, beautiful, sweet, lovely, charming, fair, fetching (informal), good-looking, cute, graceful, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), personable, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing (formal), fit (British, informal) Definition attractive and delightful a sweet little baby girl Synonyms delightful, appealing, cute, taking, winning, fair, beautiful, attractive, engaging, lovable, winsome, cutesy (informal), likable or likeable Definition charming, fascinating, or intriguing He looked clean, childish, and very taking. Synonyms charming, winning, pleasing, attractive, engaging, fascinating, compelling, intriguing, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, enchanting, captivating, beguiling, prepossessing, likable or likeable Definition charming or attractive She had great charm and a winning personality. Synonyms charming, taking, pleasing, sweet, attractive, engaging, lovely, fascinating, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, disarming, enchanting, endearing, captivating, amiable, alluring, bewitching, delectable, winsome, prepossessing, likable or likeable |