winsomeness

English

Etymology

From Middle English winsomnesse, wynsumnesse, from Old English wynsumness (“pleasantness, agreeableness, delight”), equivalent to winsome +‎ -ness.

Noun

winsomeness (countable and uncountable, plural winsomenesses)

The quality of being winsome.
- 2022, Kate Atkinson, Shrines of Gaiety, Doubleday, page 98:
  She cocked her head to one side, attempting winsomeness.

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