winning

Definition

  • noun: the act of one that wins
  • adjective: relating to or producing a win
  • adjective: of or relating to winning
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: attracting, charming, conquest

Examples

  • The team is on a 12-game 'winning streak'. [=it has won 12 games in a row]

  • It's not about 'winning' or losing. It's about having fun.

  • Chocolate and mint is a 'winning' combination.

Movie quotes

  • (..) David Beckham has done it for Real Madrid! The most incredible finish in a Champions League final you'd ever see. Beckham with the winning goal, Real Madrid with the winning habit! They were down and out at two-nil. They've come back into it. And it's those three who (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream
  • (..) Not since Newcastle days have they lined up together. It's tantalisingly close now for Arsenal. Just minutes away from winning the European Cup Fabregas finds Henry. This is a strong, purposeful, excellent run from Henry. The captain leads them one step closer to European glory (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream