Winning
/ˈwɪnɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act of winning; success in a contest.
His winning in the race was a remarkable accomplishment.
Something that has won.
The winning was celebrated at the awards ceremony.
adjective
Having won; victorious.
The winning team celebrated their championship title.
Attractively effective or charming.
She has a winning smile that brightens up the room.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'win' with the addition of the suffix '-ing' to denote an ongoing action or state.
Common Phrases and Expressions
winning streak
A series of consecutive wins or successes.
winning hand
A situation where one holds a strong advantage.
winning ticket
A ticket that is a winner in a lottery or contest.
Related Words
win
To achieve victory in a contest or competition.
winner
A person or thing that wins.
victory
The act of winning a battle or contest.
Slang Meanings
Hitting the jackpot; achieving something great.
I just landed that promotion, talk about winning!
Feeling good or being in a positive situation.
After acing my exams, I’m totally winning right now.