Winningest: meaning, definitions and examples
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winningest
[ ˈwɪnɪŋəst ]
sports terminology
The term 'winningest' is used to describe someone or something that has won the most games, titles, or awards compared to others in comparable categories. This word is often applied in the context of sports to highlight coaches, teams, or players who have achieved significant success over their careers.
Synonyms
most successful, most victorious, top-performing.
Examples of usage
- She is the winningest coach in college basketball history.
- The winningest team this season secured a playoff spot.
- He holds the record as the winningest driver in the series.
Translations
Translations of the word "winningest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais vitorioso
🇮🇳 सबसे विजेता
🇩🇪 erfolgreichster
🇮🇩 paling banyak menang
🇺🇦 найуспішніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej zwycięski
🇯🇵 最も勝利した
🇫🇷 le plus gagnant
🇪🇸 el más ganador
🇹🇷 en çok kazanan
🇰🇷 가장 많이 이긴
🇸🇦 الأكثر فوزًا
🇨🇿 nejúspěšnější
🇸🇰 najúspešnejší
🇨🇳 获胜最多的
🇸🇮 najuspešnejši
🇮🇸 sigrandi
🇰🇿 ең жеңіске жеткен
🇬🇪 მეტი გამარჯვებული
🇦🇿 ən çox qazanan
🇲🇽 el más ganador
Etymology
The word 'winningest' is a blend of 'winning' and the superlative suffix '-est,' which is often used in English to denote the highest degree of a quality. Although the term has been around since the mid-20th century, it gained widespread popularity in sports contexts. Its usage can be traced back to conversations about athletic performance and success rate, especially in American sports culture. The playful nature of the word reflects a trend in English to create new adjectives by combining existing words with recognizable affixes. This has led to the emergence of terms like 'funniest,' 'smartest,' and now 'winningest,' showcasing the dynamic and evolving nature of the English language.