Winsome
Adjective
- Attractive or appealing in appearance or character.
Example Sentences
“The actor’s winsome grin became his trademark on and off the screen.”
“The ivy-covered cottage had a winsome, old-fashioned appeal.”
“The startup founder’s winsome charm won over even the harshest critics of the new technology.”
Word Origin
Old English, pre-12th century
Why this word?
You win some; you lose some. But there’s no losing when it comes to a winsome attitude. This adjective comes from the Old English word “wynn,” meaning “joy,” but rather than strictly referring to a joyful attitude, “winsome” has an additional connotation of attractiveness. A good synonym for “winsome” would be “charming” — a charming or winsome person is attractive in appearance and character, winning over people with smiles and a positive attitude.
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