From the given options, select a word similar in meaning to the underlined word:-
Winsome
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Captivating
- Winsome means attractive and charming in a sweet, innocent way that wins people over.
Example: The child greeted us with a winsome smile. - Captivating means holding someone's attention by charm or beauty. Both words describe a person or thing that charms others, so captivating is the synonym.
Example: The dancer gave a captivating performance.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Artistic — Incorrect. Artistic means having skill in art or showing such skill; it says nothing about charm.
Example: She has an artistic eye for colour.
Option 2: Creative — Incorrect. Creative means able to produce new and original ideas.
Example: The students came up with creative designs for the poster.
Option 3: Insightful — Incorrect. Insightful means showing a deep understanding of a person or situation.
Example: The professor gave an insightful talk on Indian history.
| Synonyms (Winsome) | Antonyms (Winsome) |
|---|---|
| captivating | unattractive |
| charming | repellent |
| engaging | charmless |
| appealing | off-putting |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| winsome | – | – | – | – | 23-08 S1 |