The meaning of WINNING is the act of one that wins : victory. How to use winning in a sentence.

WINNING definition: 1. that has won something: 2. friendly and charming and often making people like you: 3. that has…. Learn more.

adjective that wins; successful or victorious, as in a contest. the winning team. Antonyms: losing charming; engaging; pleasing. a winning child; a winning smile.

1. a. Of or relating to the act of winning: drew the winning number in the lottery. b. Successful; victorious: the winning entry; the winning team. 2. Attractive; charming: a winning personality; …

win•ning (win′ ing), n. the act of a person or thing that wins. Usually, winnings. something that is won, esp. money. Mining any opening by which coal is being or has been extracted. a bed of …

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 …

Definition of winning adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Oct 8, 2025 · winning (comparative more winning or winninger, superlative most winning or winningest) That constitutes a win. That leads to success. Attractive. winning (plural winnings) …

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun winning, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Present participle of win. Our horse was winning the race, but fell back just before the finish line.