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

  • (..) Get to the point! - months ago Perezian friends... - Friends of Perez? - Yes! They came to offer him a job associated with winning money in casinos and gaming halls. To me that job seemed trivial since Perez was a nobody, and I didn't know that it will be a big mistake. (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop