winningly

With appealing grace

In a manner that is charming, appealing, or likely to gain favor.

Someone who smiles winningly does so in a way that attracts goodwill: She grinned winningly at the judge.

The word suggests an endearing quality that disarms or persuades.

charming

endearingly

In a lovable way

delightfully · captivatingly · enchantingly · adorably · sweetly · pleasingly · graciously · warmly · affably · amiably

persuasive

convincingly

In believable manner

effectively · influentially · credibly · authoritatively · articulately · impressively · forcefully · engagingly · smoothly · deftly

attractive

alluringly

In attractive manner

radiantly · gorgeously · stunningly · bewitchingly · enticingly · mesmerizingly · magnetically · fetchingly · ravishingly · dazzlingly

triumphant

victoriously

In a winning manner

dominantly · decisively · gloriously · masterfully · conclusively · resoundingly · handily · commandingly · impressively · convincingly

Opposites
charm and appeal

winninglyoff-puttingly

In an unappealing manner

repulsively · disagreeably · unpleasantly · unappealingly · disgustingly

success in competition

winninglydefeatedly

In a vanquished manner

unsuccessfully

Phrases
Family

winning, winnings, winningest

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G