Word meaning

winsome

adjective · WIN-sum

What does winsome mean?

Winsome means attractive or appealing in appearance or character.

Winsome in a sentence

“The puppy's winsome face won everyone over.”

Synonyms for winsome

  • charming
  • endearing
  • engaging

How to remember winsome

  • Say it out loud a few times: WIN-sum.
  • Write one sentence of your own using winsome, about something that happened to you today.
  • Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.

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