winsomeness

English

Etymology

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

Noun

winsomeness (countable and uncountable, plural winsomenesses)

1. The quality of being winsome.
   • 2022, Kate Atkinson, Shrines of Gaiety, Doubleday, page 98:

     She cocked her head to one side, attempting winsomeness.