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

  • (..) Let me point out just two items. In , you ran guns to Ethiopia. In , you fought in Spain on the loyalist side. And got well paid on both occasions. The winning side would've paid much better. Maybe. It seems you're determined to keep Laszlo here. I have my orders. (..)
    1942 Casablanca