WINSOME


Meaning of WINSOME in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwin(t)-səm ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.