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

Since winning power, Labour has agreed above-inflation pay deals for workers including doctors and train drivers in an attempt to end long-running strikes.

From BBC

With those roles, Murray catapulted into a star, a heartthrob with a capital H. He became a fixture of the tabloids and every teen girl’s crush, with his winning smile, bad-boy charm and tattoos.

From Los Angeles Times

After winning power, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer scrapped the previous Tory government's plan to send some migrants to Rwanda, which aimed to discourage crossings.

From BBC

By winning Group B4, Wales not only secured an instant return to the top tier of the Nations League, but also all but guaranteed at least a play-off for the World Cup.

From BBC

BBC World Service's World Football has been uncovering the story behind that photo, of the winning penalty taker Chastain, and what impact it had on women’s football.

From BBC

Related Words

• leading
• successful
• victorious