victorious

adjective

vic·​to·​ri·​ous vik-ˈtȯr-ē-əs 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite showing videos of victorious Ukrainian soldiers, Ukraine has sustained some serious losses to the ongoing Russian invasion. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

Despite his high chances of winning, another doppelgänger came out victorious. —Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

Was your favorite furry friend victorious this year? —Andy Swift, TVLine, 28 Nov. 2024

If victorious, Bauters would become the first gay supervisor in Alameda County history, while Bas would be part of the first female majority on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. —Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing victorious

• emerge victorious

Kids Definition

victorious

adjective

vic·​to·​ri·​ous vik-ˈtōr-ē-əs 

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: having won a victory

a victorious candidate

victoriously adverb