Winsome

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪnsəm/

Definitions of winsome

adjective attractive or appealing in appearance, character, or manner

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy's winsome eyes melted my heart.

A2 She had a winsome smile that captivated everyone around her.

B1 The winsome charm of the small town made it a popular tourist destination.

B2 The winsome melody of the song brought tears to my eyes.

C1 Her winsome personality and intelligence made her a natural leader.

C2 The artist's winsome portrayal of nature in his paintings was truly captivating.

Examples of winsome in a Sentence

formal The winsome young actress captivated the audience with her charm and talent.

informal She has such a winsome smile that lights up the room.

slang That winsome guy at the party was really cute.

figurative Her winsome personality was like a breath of fresh air in the office.

Grammatical Forms of winsome

• past tense: wonsome
• plural: winsomes
• comparative: more winsome
• superlative: most winsome
• present tense: winsome
• future tense: will be winsome
• perfect tense: has been winsome
• continuous tense: is being winsome
• singular: winsome
• positive degree: winsome
• infinitive: to be winsome
• gerund: winning
• participle: winsome

Origin and Evolution of winsome

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'winsome' originated from the Middle English word 'wynsum', which was derived from the Old English word 'wynsum' meaning 'agreeable' or 'pleasant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'winsome' has retained its original meaning of being charming or attractive, but has also come to be associated with a sense of warmth and friendliness.