winsomeness en · NOUN
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English winsomnesse, wynsumnesse, from Old English wynsumness (“pleasantness, agreeableness, delight”), equivalent to winsome + -ness.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The quality of being winsome.
She cocked her head to one side, attempting winsomeness.
2022, Kate Atkinson, Shrines of Gaiety, Doubleday, page 98:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| winsomenesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |