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Winning ˈwɪnɪŋ Goal Won Adjective Bre Horse Smile

Word winning
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈwɪnɪŋ / NAmE / ˈwɪnɪŋ /
Example
  • the winning horse
  • the winning goal
  • a winning smile
  • ‘i’m sorry i’m so late,’ she said, flashing us a winning smile.
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winning

(adjective)BrE / ˈwɪnɪŋ / NAmE / ˈwɪnɪŋ /
  1. that wins or has won something, for example a race or competition
    • the winning horse
    • the winning goal
  2. attractive in a way that makes other people like you
    • See related entries: Attractiveness
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/attractiveness/winning
    • a winning smile
  3. a series of victories or successes
    • He'll look to continue his winning ways with a victory in Mexico on 16 February.

    Extra Examples

    • ‘I’m sorry I’m so late,’ she said, flashing us a winning smile.
    • He scored the winning goal in the final.
    • Next week we will publish the winning entry in the short story competition.
    • She presented the trophy to the captain of the winning team.
    • She won the backstroke title with a 5-second winning margin.
    • The team has been on a winning streak since it won against Lazio.
    • They had fought on the winning side.
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