winsome
adjectiveHow to pronounce winsome:
Definition of winsome:
- winsome (adjective):
- charming or attractive
- charming in a childlike or naive way.
- generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
Synonyms for winsome:
agreeable
alluring
amiable
attractive
bewitching
blithe
blithesome
bright
buoyant
captivating
careless
charming
cheerful
cheery
chipper
comely
cute
delectable
disarming
enchanting
endearing
engaging
fair
fascinating
fetching
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Antonyms for winsome:
abhorred
abhorrent
abominable
abominated
abusive
accursed
aggressive
aloof
annoying
appalling
as ugly as sin
atrocious
awful
awful-looking
bad
bad-looking
bad-tempered
banal
base
beastly
bellicose
bestial
beyond the pale
bogging
boorish
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