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Winsome GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Winsome GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

/ˈwɪn.səm/ (adj)

Definition

attractive and pleasing because of being so simple and innocent, delightful, charming, sweet, dulcet, lovely, engaging, appealing, winning

Example

This will give you something to smile about.

A 2013 study revealed that, when shown identical faces that only differed in their facial expression, people preferred the faces with winsome smiles.

In fact, ‘less attractive’ but happy faces were judged as equally or more attractive than ‘attractive’ but less smiley faces for both men and women.

Source: https://www.indy100.com/

Antonyms

repulsive

Parts of speech

Adverb: winsomely

Noun: winsomeness


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