Definition of Winsome

1. Adjective. Charming in a childlike or naive way.

Similar to: Attractive
Derivative terms: Winsomeness

Definition of Winsome

1. a. Cheerful; merry; gay; light-hearted.

2. a. Cheerful; merry; gay; light-hearted.

Definition of Winsome

1. Adjective. Charming; inspiring trust and approval; especially if in an innocent manner. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Winsome

1. charming [adj -SOMER, -SOMEST] - See also: charming

Medical Definition of Winsome

1. 1. Cheerful; merry; gay; light-hearted. "Misled by ill example, and a winsome nature." (Jeffrey) 2. Causing joy or pleasure; gladsome; pleasant. "Still plotting how their hungry ear That winsome voice again might hear." (Emerson) Origin: AS. Wynsum, fr. Wynn joy; akin to OS. Wunnia, OHG. Wunna, wunni, G. Wonne, Goth. Wunan to rejoice (in unwunands sad), AS. Wunian to dwell. See Win, Wont. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Winsome

winnowing machine
winnowing machines
winnowings
winnows
winns
wino
winoes
winogradsky column
winos
winrow
winrows
wins
winsey
winseys
winsing
winsome (current term)
winsomely
winsomeness
winsomenesses
winsomer
winsomest
winsorization
winsorize
winsorized
winsorizes
winsorizing
winstanleyite
wintard
wintards
winter

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