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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The feud between the rappers took on new life with the instigation of social media, who felt Lamar came out victorious, as well as honors from the Grammys and performing at the Super Bowl. Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 The two teams faced off in Super Bowl LVII, the first championship game ever to feature two brothers playing on opposing squads, with Travis and the Chiefs ending up victorious in Arizona that time. Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025 Taylor Swift is known for sporting designer pieces that cost thousands of dollars while supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s football career, and her latest outfit at the Chiefs’ victorious AFC Championship game is no exception. Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Though Red Panda walked away victorious, teams from Wa Ramen, Norigami, Patina Restaurant Group and The Monroe brought serious game. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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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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