victorious

[ vik-tawr-ee-uhs, -tohr- ]

adjective

1. having achieved a victory; conquering; triumphant:

   our victorious army.

2. of, relating to, or characterized by victory.

victorious

/ vɪkˈtɔːrɪəs /

adjective

1. having defeated an adversary

   the victorious nations

2. of, relating to, indicative of, or characterized by victory

   a victorious conclusion

Derived Forms

• vicˈtoriousness, noun
• vicˈtoriously, adverb

Other Words From

• vic·tori·ous·ly adverb
• vic·tori·ous·ness noun
• previc·tori·ous adjective
• quasi-vic·tori·ous adjective
• quasi-vic·tori·ous·ly adverb
• super·vic·tori·ous adjective
• super·vic·tori·ous·ly adverb
• super·vic·tori·ous·ness noun
• unvic·tori·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of victorious¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; victory, -ous

Example Sentences

The prime minister is expected to call on other G20 nations to step up their support for Ukraine or face the "unfathomable consequences" if Russia is allowed to be victorious.

From BBC

McIlroy would need to finish top 11 this week to complete the job, but only if his closest rival, South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence, emerges victorious this Sunday.

From BBC

For the first time since France left Dublin victorious in the 2021 Six Nations, Ireland's players greeted full-time at Aviva Stadium with bowed heads and hands on hips as New Zealand celebrated a 23-13 win.

From BBC

During his ultimately victorious campaign for the presidency, Donald Trump made no bones about his intention to use the legal levers of government to go after his perceived enemies.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, they’re just holding their breath to see who is going to emerge victorious on Nov. 5.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• triumphant