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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) her stories all day I just wanted Riley to be happy. It was the day the Prairie dogs lost the big playoff game. Riley missed the winning shot. She felt awful. She wanted to quit. Sadness. Mom and Dad. The team. (..)
    2015 Inside Out
  • (..) - I love that one too. - Atta girl. Now you're getting it. - Yeah. It was the day the Prairie dogs lost the big playoff game. Riley missed the winning shot. She felt awful, she wanted to quit. Sorry. I went sad again, didn't I? I'll tell you what. We can keep working on that when we get back, okay? (..)
    2015 Inside Out