win·ning 
/ˈwɪnɪŋ/ adjective
/ˈwɪnɪŋ/ adjective 1 always used before a noun : relating to or producing a win
▪ the winning lottery ticket ▪ She scored the winning goal. ▪ The team is on a 12-game winning streak. [=it has won 12 games in a row] 2 always used before a noun : successful at something
▪ They were a winning marketing team. 3 [more winning; most winning] : pleasing or attractive to other people
▪ a winning smile ▪ Chocolate and mint is a winning combination.
▪ the winning lottery ticket ▪ She scored the winning goal. ▪ The team is on a 12-game winning streak. [=it has won 12 games in a row]
▪ They were a winning marketing team.
▪ a winning smile ▪ Chocolate and mint is a winning combination.
— win·ning·ly /ˈwɪnɪŋli/ adverb
▪ He smiled winningly.
/ˈwɪnɪŋli/ adverb ▪ He smiled winningly.
