winsome
Meaning: charming, pleasing
Usage: After such a long, frustrating day, I was grateful for Chris’s winsome attitude and childish naivete.
quaint
Meaning: charmingly old-fashioned
Usage: Hilda was delighted by the quaint bonnets she saw in Amish country.
captivate
Meaning: to get the attention of, hold
Usage: The fireworks captivated the young boy, who had never seen such things before.
enthrall
Meaning: to charm, hold spellbound
Usage: The sailor’s stories of fighting off sharks and finding ancient treasures enthralled his young son.
immerse
Meaning: to absorb, deeply involve, engross
Usage: Nancy decided to immerse herself in her research project.
prepossessing
Meaning: attractive; creating a favorable impression
Usage: His prepossessing appearance made it impossible for me to think of anything else.