ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsW–Zwinsome
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winsome
Meaning: attractive or appealing in character
winsome in a sentence
How winsome is used in real sentences:
Her winsome smile won over the entire jury.
Her winsome smile won over the entire jury.
“Mara's winsome warmth made the medic smile, yet her purpose was serious.”
— from the passage The Altered Shore
“His winsome manner nearly disguised the grayness beneath his eyes, while his blithe remarks about “a little chill” clashed with his trembling.”
— from the passage The Clockmaker's Fever
Synonyms for winsome
Other words for winsome — charming, engaging and endearing — carry the same meaning.
- charming
- engaging
- endearing
Antonyms of winsome
Words that mean the opposite of winsome:
- repulsive
- off-putting
Where it comes from
From Old English wynn 'joy'
Memory hook
WINSOME = WINS SOMEone's heart.