winsome

Example Sentences

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Like Camille and her winsome wooden chair, it’s easy to see something striking and convince ourselves that having it will change our lives and make everything easier.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Astute readers ages 3 to 6 will quickly observe that the book’s winsome cat is initially missing hers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The young actors are winsome but inexperienced, too often forced to wrangle improbably precocious turns of phrase.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024

Alberich’s snarling rage posed a stark contrast with the winsome lyricism of Jacqueline Piccolo, Shelly Traverse and Sarah Larsen as the Rhine Daughters; their transformation into a lamenting trio left an indelible final image.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023

Once again that sad winsome look came into the BFG’s eyes.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl