adj.
Pronunciation: ' win(t)-s ə m
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English winsum, from Old English wynsum, from wynn joy; akin to Old High German wunna joy, Latin venus desire ― more at WIN
Date: before 12th century
1 : generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence <a winsome smile>
2 : CHEERFUL , LIGHTHEARTED
– win · some · ly adverb
– win · some · ness noun