win- root words — words with the win- root

The root win- comes from Old English wynn, meaning joy. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including winsomely. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the win- root

Explore words with win- — words containing the win- root and sharing its sense of "joy". Examples include winsomely. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does win- mean?

The win- root means joy, from Old English wynn. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.