You can use winning to describe a person or thing that wins something such as a competition, game, or election.
...the leader of the winning party.
Hill has never been on the winning side.
Donovan scored the winning goal.
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
You can use winning to describe actions or qualities that please other people and make them feel friendly towards you.
She gave him another of her winning smiles.
He had much charm and a winning personality.
Synonyms: charming, taking, pleasing, sweet More Synonyms of winning
winninglygraded adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective]
Livingstone smiled again, winningly.
3. See also win
More Synonyms of winning
winning in British English
(ˈwɪnɪŋ)
adjective
1.
(of a person, character, etc) charming, engaging, or attractive
winning ways
a winning smile
2.
gaining victory
the winning stroke
noun
3.
a.
a shaft or seam of coal
b.
the extraction of coal or ore from the ground
4. (plural)
money, prizes, or valuables won, esp in gambling
Derived forms
winningly (ˈwinningly)
adverb
winningness (ˈwinningness)
noun
winning in American English
(ˈwɪnɪŋ)
adjective
1.
that wins; victorious
2.
attractive; charming
noun
3.
the action of a person that wins; victory
4. [pl.]
something won, esp. money
5.
a shaft, bed, etc. in a coal mine, opened for mining
Derived forms
winningly (ˈwinningly)
adverb
Examples of 'winning' in a sentence
winning
Perhaps that will change if their winning run comes to an end.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But how can we ignore his ability to find the winning goal when all seemed lost?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You will come up with a winning formula.
The Sun (2016)
And he has not been on a winning side for four games.
The Sun (2016)
He was coming with what looked like a winning run until the gap closed.
The Sun (2016)
Until you come up with a winning team, there will be unrest from those on the fringes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He did provide the decisive moment with the winning goal, but otherwise the signs were not good.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A winning mentality is to prepare in the right way.
The Sun (2017)
He is not what you would term a technical coach, he demands hard work and bravery and has a winning mentality.
The Sun (2016)
Now we need to go on a winning streak, I would say.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He is now at his peak and has matured and he is on a nice winning run.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We are a team and last week he set up the winning goal.
The Sun (2016)
You and your family make for a winning team when you talk to each other thoughtfully.
The Sun (2013)
We want to keep that winning mentality.
The Sun (2014)
This could prove to be another winning formula in your ongoing rejuvenation.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Such vivid imaginations had the unforeseen outcome of being judged the winning entry.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Stand in front of the mirror and give yourself a winning smile.
Vera Peiffer POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but wereafraid to put into practice (2001)
The core of a potentially winning side is in place.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The winning goal came with the last kick of the second replay.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Why would we change a winning team?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We have good players and a winning mentality.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Sounds like another winning combo to me.
The Sun (2009)
Some people in life are blessed with a winning smile.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
England have no reason to change a winning side.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It proved to be the winning goal.
The Sun (2008)
The moon puts you in the right place to be part of the winning team.
The Sun (2010)
Perspective Woods has more important thoughts than continuing his winning streak.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He probably wouldn't have fitted in with my winning formula.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But this year he can't find a winning formula.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
There are 20 tickets to be won for the finals and each winning entry receives a pair of tickets.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
As soon as he realised he'd hit a winning streak he placed as many bets as the site would allow.
The Sun (2012)
This season, he was injured in September and the team went on a winning run without him.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
When you're on a winning streak, it transmits to the horse and it runs faster for you.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
In other languages
winning
British English: winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ ADJECTIVE
You can use winning to describe a person or thing that wins something such as a competition, game, or election.
The striker scored the winning goal.
American English: winning
Arabic: فَائِز
Brazilian Portuguese: vitorioso
Chinese: 得胜的
Croatian: pobjednički
Czech: vítězný
Danish: vindende
Dutch: winnend
European Spanish: ganador
Finnish: voittaja-
French: gagnant
German: siegreich
Greek: νικηφόρος
Italian: vincente
Japanese: 勝利を得た
Korean: 승리의
Norwegian: seirende
Polish: zwycięski
European Portuguese: vitorioso
Romanian: câștigător
Russian: побеждающий
Latin American Spanish: ganador
Swedish: vinnande
Thai: ซึ่งมีชัยชนะ
Turkish: kazanan
Ukrainian: переможний
Vietnamese: sự chiến thắng
All related terms of 'winning'
win
If you win something such as a competition, battle, or argument, you defeat those people you are competing or fighting against, or you do better than everyone else involved.
winned
to dry ( grain , hay , peat , etc) by exposure to sun and air
rewin
to win again
award-winning
An award-winning person or thing has won an award, especially an important or valuable one.
winning debut
The debut of a performer or sports player is their first public performance , appearance, or recording .
winning goal
In games such as football or hockey , a goal is when a player gets the ball into the goal, or the point that is scored by doing this.
winning habit
A habit is something that you do often or regularly.
winning post
the post marking the finishing line on a racecourse
winning bidder
A bidder is someone who offers to pay a certain amount of money for something that is being sold. If you sell something to the highest bidder , you sell it to the person who offers the most money for it.
winning formula
A formula for a particular situation , usually a good one, is a course of action or a combination of actions that is certain or likely to result in that situation.
winning gallery
the gallery farthest from the net on either side of the court , into which any shot played wins a point
winning margin
A margin is the difference between two amounts, especially the difference in the number of votes or points between the winner and the loser in an election or other contest .
winning opening
the grille , dedans , or winning gallery , into which any shot played wins a point
winning mentality
Your mentality is your attitudes and your way of thinking .
winning position
You can describe your situation at a particular time by saying that you are in a particular position .
win out
If something or someone wins out or wins through , they are successful after a competition or struggle .
award-winning restaurant
A restaurant is a place where you can eat a meal and pay for it. In restaurants your food is usually served to you at your table by a waiter or waitress .
jackpot winning ticket
a ticket that contains all the winning numbers in a lottery etc, allowing the owner of the ticket to claim the jackpot prize
win back
If you win back something that you have lost , you get it again, especially as a result of a great effort .
win over
If you win someone over or win them round , you persuade them to support you or agree with you.
win through to
If you win through to a particular position or stage of a competition , you achieve it after a great effort or by defeating opponents .
Chinese translation of 'winning'
winning
(ˈwɪnɪŋ)
adj
[team, entry]获(獲)胜(勝)的 (huòshèng de)
[shot, goal]致胜(勝)的 (zhìshèng de)
(= attractive)[smile, personality]迷人的 (mírén de)
see alsowinnings
Seewon
All related terms of 'winning'
win
胜(勝)利 shènglì [ 个(個) gè ]
a winning/losing streak
接连(連)赢(贏)/失败(敗) jiēlián yíng/shībài
he hasn't much chance of winning
他赢(贏)的机(機)会(會)不大 tā yíng de jīhuì bù dà
win over
( person ) 争(爭)取过(過)来(來) zhēngqǔ guòlái
win round
= win over
the feeling of elation that comes from winning
来(來)自胜(勝)利的得意感 láizì shènglì de déyìgǎn
1 (adjective)
Definition
gaining victory
The winning team returned home to a great welcome.
Synonyms
victorious
He played for the victorious Argentinian side in the 1978 World Cup.
first
The first prize is thirty-one thousand pounds.
top
successful
The successful candidate will be announced in June.
unbeaten
He's unbeaten in 20 fights.
conquering
triumphant
the triumphant team
undefeated
vanquishing
top-scoring
unvanquished
2 (adjective)
Definition
charming or attractive
She had great charm and a winning personality.
Synonyms
charming
I found her a delightful and charming young woman.
taking
He looked clean, childish, and very taking.
pleasing
a pleasing personality
sweet
a sweet little baby girl
attractive
We are often drawn to attractive people.
engaging
She was a most engaging child.
lovely
You look lovely.
fascinating
Her stories were fascinating.
fetching (informal)
She wore a fetching outfit in purple and green.
delightful
The most delightful garden I had ever seen.
cute
a cute little baby
disarming
He approached with a disarming smile.
enchanting
She's an absolutely enchanting child.
endearing
She has such an endearing personality.
captivating
amiable
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
alluring
People found his unflappable and cool persona alluring.
bewitching
delectable
a delectable dessert
winsome
She gave them a winsome smile.
prepossessing
his particularly attractive and prepossessing appearance
likable or likeable
Opposites
offensive
,
unpleasant
,
unattractive
,
tiresome
,
repellent
,
disagreeable
,
unappealing
,
irksome
(plural noun)
Definition
the money won in a competition or in gambling
The poker player collected his winnings and left.
Synonyms
spoils
Competing warlords and foreign powers scrambled for political spoils.
profits
gains
prize
proceeds
The proceeds from the concert will go towards famine relief.
takings
booty
Additional synonyms
in the sense of alluring
People found his unflappable and cool persona alluring.
Synonyms
attractive,
fascinating,
enchanting,
seductive,
tempting,
sexy,
intriguing,
fetching (informal),
glamorous,
captivating,
beguiling,
bewitching,
come-hither,
hot (informal)
in the sense of amiable
Definition
having a pleasant nature
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
Synonyms
pleasant,
kind,
kindly,
pleasing,
friendly,
attractive,
engaging,
charming,
obliging,
delightful,
cheerful,
benign,
winning,
agreeable,
good-humoured,
lovable,
sociable,
genial,
affable,
congenial,
winsome,
good-natured,
sweet-tempered,
likable or likeable
in the sense of attractive
Definition
appealing to the senses or mind
We are often drawn to attractive people.
Synonyms
seductive,
charming,
tempting,
interesting,
pleasing,
pretty,
fair,
beautiful,
inviting,
engaging,
likable or likeable,
lovely,
winning,
sexy (informal),
pleasant,
handsome,
fetching (informal),
good-looking,
glamorous,
gorgeous (informal),
magnetic,
cute,
irresistible,
enticing,
provocative,
captivating,
beguiling,
alluring,
bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
winsome,
comely (old-fashioned),
prepossessing,
hot (informal),
fit (British, informal),
lush (slang)
Synonyms of 'winning'
winning
Explore 'winning' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of cute
Definition
appealing or attractive
a cute little baby
Synonyms
appealing,
sweet,
attractive,
engaging,
charming,
delightful,
lovable,
winsome,
winning,
cutesy (informal)
in the sense of delectable
Definition
delightful or very attractive
a delectable dessert
Synonyms
delicious,
tasty,
luscious,
inviting,
satisfying,
pleasant,
delightful,
enjoyable,
lush,
enticing,
gratifying,
dainty,
yummy (slang),
scrumptious (informal),
appetizing,
toothsome,
lekker (South Africa, slang),
yummo (Australian, slang)
in the sense of delightful
The most delightful garden I had ever seen.
Synonyms
pleasant,
pleasing,
charming,
engaging,
heavenly (informal),
thrilling,
fascinating,
entertaining,
amusing,
enjoyable,
enchanting,
captivating,
gratifying,
agreeable,
pleasurable,
ravishing,
rapturous
in the sense of disarming
Definition
removing hostility or suspicion
He approached with a disarming smile.
Synonyms
charming,
winning,
irresistible,
persuasive,
likable or likeable
in the sense of enchanting
She's an absolutely enchanting child.
Synonyms
delightful,
fascinating,
appealing,
attractive,
lovely,
charming,
entrancing,
pleasant,
endearing,
captivating,
alluring,
bewitching,
ravishing,
winsome,
Orphean
in the sense of endearing
She has such an endearing personality.
Synonyms
attractive,
winning,
pleasing,
appealing,
sweet,
engaging,
charming,
pleasant,
cute,
enticing,
captivating,
lovable,
alluring,
adorable,
winsome,
cutesy (informal)
in the sense of engaging
Definition
pleasant and charming
She was a most engaging child.
Synonyms
charming,
interesting,
pleasing,
appealing,
attractive,
lovely,
fascinating,
entertaining,
winning,
pleasant,
fetching (informal),
delightful,
cute,
enchanting,
captivating,
agreeable,
lovable,
winsome,
cutesy (informal),
likable or likeable
in the sense of fascinating
Her stories were fascinating.
Synonyms
captivating,
engaging,
gripping,
compelling,
intriguing,
very interesting,
irresistible,
enticing,
enchanting,
seductive,
riveting,
alluring,
bewitching,
ravishing,
engrossing
in the sense of fetching
Definition
attractive
She wore a fetching outfit in purple and green.
Synonyms
attractive,
sweet,
charming,
enchanting,
fascinating,
intriguing,
cute,
enticing,
captivating,
alluring,
winsome
in the sense of first
Definition
rated, graded, or ranked above all other levels
The first prize is thirty-one thousand pounds.
Synonyms
top,
best,
winning,
premier
Additional synonyms
in the sense of lovely
Definition
very attractive or beautiful
You look lovely.
Synonyms
beautiful,
appealing,
attractive,
charming,
winning,
pretty,
sweet,
handsome,
good-looking,
exquisite,
admirable,
enchanting,
graceful,
captivating,
amiable,
adorable,
comely,
fit (British, informal)
in the sense of pleasing
a pleasing personality
Synonyms
likable or likeable,
attractive,
engaging,
charming,
winning,
entertaining,
amusing,
delightful,
polite,
agreeable,
amiable
in the sense of prepossessing
Definition
making a favourable impression
his particularly attractive and prepossessing appearance
Synonyms
attractive,
taking,
winning,
striking,
pleasing,
appealing,
fair,
beautiful,
inviting,
engaging,
charming,
fascinating,
handsome,
fetching (informal),
good-looking,
glamorous,
magnetic,
captivating,
amiable,
lovable,
alluring,
bewitching,
likable or likeable
in the sense of proceeds
Definition
the amount of money obtained from an event or activity
The proceeds from the concert will go towards famine relief.
Synonyms
income,
profit,
revenue,
returns,
produce,
products,
gain,
earnings,
yield,
receipts,
takings
in the sense of successful
Definition
having a favourable outcome
The successful candidate will be announced in June.