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

It finished atop the conference table in the regular season, winning 19 games.

From Los Angeles Times

Those changes ended up mattering so little, Denver winning all four regular-season meetings and losing just once in the first-round playoff series between the teams.

From Los Angeles Times

Goodman said McBride has a rare talent for winning over people, which will serve her well in the coming months, as she gets to know her new colleagues — Democrats and Republicans alike.

From Los Angeles Times

Speculation about Gatland's position intensified, after the man who had the highest winning streak in Welsh rugby history of 14 games in 2018 and 2019, was now responsible for the longest losing sequence.

From BBC

“Yeah, I mean, you’re competing to get the opportunity to go to Vegas and compete for a Cup and winning one of the prizes,” Harden said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• leading
• successful
• victorious