— winningly , adv. — winningness , n.
/win"ing/ , n.
1. the act of a person or thing that wins.
2. Usually, winnings . something that is won, esp. money.
3. Mining.
a. any opening by which coal is being or has been extracted.
b. a bed of coal ready for mining.
adj.
4. that wins; successful or victorious, as in a contest: the winning team.
5. charming; engaging; pleasing: a winning child; a winning smile.
[ 1250-1300; ME (n.); see WIN, -ING 1 , -ING 2 ]
Syn. 5. captivating, attractive, winsome.
Ant. 1, 4. losing. 5. repulsive.