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winsome
attractive or appealing in character
Synonyms
- charming
- engaging
- endearing
Antonyms
- repulsive
- off-putting
winsome in a sentence
Her winsome smile won over the entire jury.
Her winsome smile won over the entire jury.
Where it comes from
From Old English wynn 'joy'
Memory hook
WINSOME = WINS SOMEone's heart.
Read it in context
- The Altered Shore Narrative
- The Clockmaker's Fever Narrative