First Known Use: before 12th century
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winsome
adjective win·some \ˈwin(t)-səm\
: cheerful, pleasant, and appealing
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: generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence <a winsome smile>
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Origin of WINSOME
Middle English winsum, from Old English wynsum, from wynn joy; akin to Old High German wunna joy, Latin venus desire — more at win
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winsome
adjective win·some \ˈwin-səm\
Definition of WINSOME for Kids
: 2winning 2
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