WINSOME
winsome
(adjective) charming in a childlike or naive way
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
winsome (comparative winsomer, superlative winsomest)
Charming, engaging, winning; inspiring approval and trust, especially if in an innocent manner.
Anagrams
• Owenism
Source: Wiktionary
Win"some, a. [Compar. Winsomer; superl. Winsomest.] Etym: [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. Win, v. t., Wont, a.]
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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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