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winsomeattractive or appealing in appearance or character

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: attractive or appealing in appearance or character

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪnsəm/

Korean meaning: 매력적이고 사랑스러운, 마음을 끄는

Korean pronunciation: **윈**썸

Example Sentences

  • The puppy's winsome eyes made it impossible to refuse adoption.
  • His winsome apology involved chocolate cake and terrible singing.
  • The actress had a winsome quality that made her perfect for romantic comedies.

winsome

ADJECTIVE

//ˈwɪnsəm//

attractive or appealing in appearance or character

winsome concept
💡 Concept

The winsome baker charms customers with her naturally appealing smile

winsome rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Her winsome charm made the handsome portrait truly awesome!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwɪnsəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɪnsəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootwin
Suffix--some

Origin

From Old English 'wynsum', derived from 'wyn' (joy, pleasure) combined with the suffix '-some' (full of, characterized by). The word has Germanic roots and has been used since medieval times to describe something pleasing or attractive.

🎵Rhyme

handsomeawesomewholesome
handsome
awesome
wholesome

🔗Collocations

winsome smile
winsome personality
winsome charm
winsome manner
winsome appearance

📝Examples

The puppy's winsome eyes made it impossible to refuse adoption.

😄 Fun example

His winsome apology involved chocolate cake and terrible singing.

The actress had a winsome quality that made her perfect for romantic comedies.

😄 Fun example

Even her winsome attempt to cook dinner ended in ordering pizza.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

charmingappealingendearingcaptivatingdelightful

Antonyms

repulsiveunappealingoffensive

Related

attractivelovelysweetengaging

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