Old English wynsum "agreeable, pleasant," from wynn "pleasure, delight," from Proto-Germanic *wunjo- (cognates: Old Saxon wunnia, Old High German wunja, German Wonne "joy, delight;" see win (v.)) + -sum (see -some (1)). Apparently surviving only in northern English dialect for 400 years until revived 18c. by Hamilton, Burns, and other Scottish poets. Similar formation in Old Saxon wunsam, Old High German wunnisam. Related: Winsomely; winsomeness.
實(shí)用例句
1. She gave him her best winsome smile.
她給了他一個(gè)最為迷人的微笑。
來自辭典例句
2. But winsome didn't win the day, and nor did hard - luck stories.
但是可愛并沒有獲勝, 而不幸的故事也沒有獲勝.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
3. Jerry received larger, more winsome eyes, larger ears, and a sweeter expression.
