winsome Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite charming in a childlike or naive way

WordNet

Win"some adjective
Etymology
AS. wynsum, fr. wynn joy; akin to OS. wunnia, OHG. wunna, wunni, G. wonne, Goth. wunan to rejoice (in unwunands sad), AS. wunian to dwell. . See Win, v. t., Wont, a.
Wordforms
comparative Winsomer ; superlative Winsomest
Definitions
  1. Cheerful; merry; gay; light-hearted.
    Misled by ill example, and a winsome nature. Jeffrey.
  2. Causing joy or pleasure; gladsome; pleasant.
    Still plotting how their hungry ear That winsome voice again might hear. Emerson.

Webster 1913