victorious

adjective

vic·​to·​ri·​ous vik-ˈtȯr-ē-əs How to pronounce victorious (audio)
1
a
: having won a victory
a victorious army
b
: of, relating to, or characteristic of victory
victorious exuberance
2
: evincing moral harmony or a sense of fulfillment : fulfilled
victoriously adverb
victoriousness noun

Examples of victorious in a Sentence

They were victorious over their enemies.
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Even if Trump and Scott are victorious in Florida, Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried said the election will be a huge success if the amendments pass and the party flips enough legislative seats to take away the Republicans’ supermajority. Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024 In addition, a victorious wager automatically delivers $150 in bonus bets to use over the next seven days. 21+ and present in participating states. David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 Harbaugh said in the locker room afterward that everyone was deserving of a game ball for the victorious effort but singled out about half a dozen players, including Herbert, rookie receiver Ladd McConkey and punter JK Scott. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 As a victorious president-elect, Trump would also be free to liquidate his stock in Truth Social at its peak market. Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for victorious 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of victorious was in the 14th century

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“Victorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victorious. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

victorious

adjective
vic·​to·​ri·​ous vik-ˈtōr-ē-əs How to pronounce victorious (audio)
-ˈtȯr-
: having won a victory
a victorious candidate
victoriously adverb
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