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

  • (..) - Whoa. - Hey. It's like it has a mind of its own. Hey, hey, what the hell? I was winning here. Come on, man. It can't be running on gears 'cause I don't see a crank. And it's too old to be running on batteries. "Kneel before the fabled pond (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond