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

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

The Chargers have won three in a row and four of five but there’s nary a winning record among those four teams they beat — Denver, New Orleans, Cleveland and Tennessee — and that foursome is currently a combined 12-26.

From Los Angeles Times

The team followed a 1-4 start by winning three in a row, and looked like a squad no one wanted to face, especially with the stellar receiving tandem of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back and in the flow.

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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

Comics offer date prompts, with the audience‘s vote for “Best Couple” winning $100 toward a future date.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• leading
• successful
• victorious