Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *wunisamaz ‎(“joyful”), from Proto-Germanic *wunjō ‎(“joy, pleasure”) + Proto-Germanic *-samaz ‎(“-some”). Cognate with Old Saxon wunsam ‎(“winsome”), Old High German wunnisam, wunnosam ‎(“winsome, joyful, delightful”). More at winne.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈwynsum/