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winsome

adjective win·some \ˈwin(t)-səm\

: cheerful, pleasant, and appealing

Full Definition of WINSOME

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
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Origin of WINSOME

Middle English winsum, from Old English wynsum, from wynn joy; akin to Old High German wunna joy, Latin venus desire — more at win
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to WINSOME

Synonyms
blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty [British dialect], cheery, chipper, eupeptic, gay, gladsome, lightsome, sunny, upbeat, cheerful
Antonyms
dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky, sullen
WINSOMENESS Defined for Kids

winsome

adjective win·some \ˈwin-səm\

Definition of WINSOME for Kids

:  2winning 2

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