winning

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resulting in victory; successful.
    • She scored the winning goal in the final minute of the game.
    • The winning team celebrated with a parade through the city.
    • He held up the winning lottery ticket and smiled.
  2. Charming, attractive, or likely to win favor.
    • Her winning personality made her popular with coworkers.
    • He gave a winning performance that impressed the judges.
    • The puppy had a winning smile that melted everyone's heart.
noun
  1. The act of gaining victory or success in a competition.
    • The team focused on winning rather than just playing.
    • Winning is not everything, but it feels great.
    • She believes that winning comes from hard work and practice.
  2. Money or prizes won in a game or competition (usually plural: winnings).
    • She donated her winnings to charity.
    • He collected his winnings from the poker table.
    • The gambler lost all his winnings on the next bet.
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