Meaning & Definition of word "Winning"

Winning

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. The act of winning; success in a contest.
    • Example: His winning in the race was a remarkable accomplishment.
  • 2. Something that has won.
    • Example: The winning was celebrated at the awards ceremony.

adjective:

  • 1. Having won; victorious.
    • Example: The winning team celebrated their championship title.
  • 2. Attractively effective or charming.
    • Example: 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 of winning

Meaning: Hitting the jackpot; achieving something great.

Example Sentence: I just landed that promotion, talk about winning!

Meaning: Feeling good or being in a positive situation.

Example Sentence: After acing my exams, I’m totally winning right now.