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

  • (..) I like the threat of losing. And the idea that... I could lose, but that somehow I won't, because I don't want to. That's what I like. I love winning. Even though it never lasts. Will you come to bed with me now? In a little while. I want to take a bath. (..)
    1974 The Gambler
  • (..) - Of anything would help me. - What's in it for us? - Oh, an A+. And a letter of recommendation to military school. - You winning? - Tight, but I'm comin' on. This is Ali. Joe Frazier. You couldn't deck your own shadow. (..)
    1974 The Gambler