winning

[ win-ing ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that wins.

   Antonyms: losing

2. Usually winnings. something that is won, especially money.
3. Mining.
   1. any opening by which coal is being or has been extracted.
   2. a bed of coal ready for mining.

adjective

1. that wins; successful or victorious, as in a contest:

   the winning team.

   Antonyms: losing

2. charming; engaging; pleasing:

   a winning child; a winning smile.

   Synonyms: winsome, attractive

   Antonyms: repulsive

winning

/ ˈwɪnɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a person, character, etc) charming, engaging, or attractive

   a winning smile

   winning ways

2. gaining victory

   the winning stroke

noun

1. 1. a shaft or seam of coal
   2. the extraction of coal or ore from the ground
2. plural money, prizes, or valuables won, esp in gambling

Derived Forms

• ˈwinningly, adverb
• ˈwinningness, noun

Other Words From

• winning·ly adverb
• winning·ness noun
• un·winning adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of winning¹

1250–1300; Middle English (noun); win ¹, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

But that would require Scotland winning consecutive games for the first time since the halcyon days of those early Euro 2024 qualifiers last year.

From BBC

But even he stands to make more money from his association with the federal government after placing a winning bet on Donald Trump’s election to the presidency.

From Los Angeles Times

The news media was not just wrong about the election but is largely to blame for Trump winning.

From Salon

Many, from both sides of the political aisle, suggested Gaetz lacked the moral foundation needed to hold the position, and could face an uphill battle to winning confirmation in the Senate.

From Los Angeles Times

What we don’t know is whether these Rams have the same constitution as last season’s version, which began 3-6 before stepping on the gas in mid-November and winning seven of eight to make the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• leading
• successful
• victorious