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

   winning ways

   a winning smile

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

Other Word Forms

• winningly adverb
• winningness noun
• unwinning adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of winning¹

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

Example Sentences

"Ricky kept winning and the fans of the other fighters jumped on his bandwagon," said Warren.

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Kingswood was the first location announced in October's draw, with four winning locations to be announced.

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But sportsbooks can suspend wagering or halt bettors’ ability to cash out of winning bets—which often happens precisely at game-changing moments, as bookmakers readjust the odds.

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At the Louisiana State Championship and the Iowa Open Championship, he played a combined 11 games, winning all of them.

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If not, winning gold in Milan might require another miracle, after all.

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Related Words

• leading 
• successful 
• victorious