winsome

adjective

ˈwin(t)-səm How to pronounce winsome (audio)
Definition of winsomenext
1
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition she was a bright, winsome gamine who could draw a smile out of anyone

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2
as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection in her new role, the actress again displays the winsome charm that has made her an audience favorite

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3
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved an actress who specialized in playing winsome ingenues in romantic comedies

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Recent Examples of winsome Madrazo also has great discernment in subtly arranging pictorial props, such as clothing, cards or flowers, that stage his winsome female figures to good effect. — Benjamin Lima special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 In The Other Bennet Sister’s version of Regency England, not one but two suitors end up emerging from a lake in clingy wet shirts, though the heroine is not as effortlessly winsome as the subjects of other Austen adaptations tend to be. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 June 2026 Some artists have eras, experimental phases, detours, creative dalliances; Arthur Russell’s career, for all its seeming contradictions—classical minimalism and lascivious disco, Zen Buddhist mantras and winsome country pop—was a continuum. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 27 June 2026 At the kickoff of his Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour at the Target Center March 31, Springsteen and the mighty E Street Band delivered a purposeful show stocked with serious messages, but also winsome fan favorites. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winsome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winsome
  1. cheerful
  2. charming
  3. adorable
  4. bright
  5. dear
  6. optimistic
  7. sweet
  8. beautiful
Adjective
  • With both extended families gathered at Athen’s Piraeus harbour, we where given a tearful goodbye with hearftfelt prayers and cheerful optimisum to begin our American journey.
    — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Spend some time at a local pond or lake and greet these pretty waterfowl, observing their colorful markings and cheerful chatter.
    — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • Or keep your blowout intact when doing your makeup or washing your face thanks to these adorable terry cloth headbands.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • In that episode, lone wolf Gibbs got a new special friend, an adorable dog.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
Definition of bright
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  • My dear friend has been in communication with someone online (and by phone) who claims to be a famous celebrity.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • Dying was such a momentous thing to do, and while Matthew, their dear friend, their cousin-brother, had been off doing it, the women had occupied themselves with such frivolities as cleaning and heat.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of dear
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  • And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of optimistic
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  • Even sweeter, Home Chef and Gordon Ramsay have collaborated to bring restaurant-quality, five-star meals to home kitchens through Home Chef's meal kit service.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • This crowd pleaser, invented by bartender Sam Ross in 2008, gets its charm from two different bittersweet Italian liqueurs, even though the resulting cocktail is neither particularly bitter nor sweet.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
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