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

  • (..) pound sack of flour right in his head. I've seen it. Okay, well I cannot kill anybody by a sack of flour. No, you might have a better chance at winning when somebody comes after you with a knife. I have no chance of winning. None! Alright? It's true. (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games