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- [win-suh m]
- /ˈwɪn səm/
- /ˈwɪn.səm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [win-suh m]
- /ˈwɪn səm/
Definitions of winsome word
- adjective winsome sweetly or innocently charming; winning; engaging: a winsome smile. 1
- noun winsome Attractive or appealing in appearance or character. 1
- adjective winsome endearing 1
- adjective winsome If you describe a person or their actions or behaviour as winsome, you mean that they are attractive and charming. 0
- adjective winsome charming; winning; engaging 0
- adjective winsome attractive in a sweet, engaging way; charming 0
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Origin of winsome
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English winsom, Old English wynsum, equivalent to wyn joy (see wynn) + -sum -some1
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Parts of speech for Winsome
noun
adjective
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conjunction
determiner
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winsome popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
winsome usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for winsome
adjective winsome
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- fetching — charming; captivating.
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
- sweet — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
Antonyms for winsome
noun winsome
- dog — a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties.
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