victorious

adjective

vic·​to·​ri·​ous vik-ˈtȯr-ē-əs How to pronounce victorious (audio)
Synonyms of victoriousnext
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 entry 1
victoriously adverb
victoriousness noun

Examples of victorious in a Sentence

They were victorious over their enemies.
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But Democrats are far more confident that their own party will win (57%) than Republicans are that the GOP will be victorious (38%). — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 This year’s victorious lip stain, Violette_FR Lip Nectar, is a must (pinky-red Bêtise is a favorite around the office). — Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Oct. 2026 Everyone must be ready for anything, and as 100 becomes 50, the kitchen slowly empties and the competition intensifies until one cook eventually walks away victorious. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Fort Worth All Saints (5-2, 1-0) was also victorious, beating Fort Worth Christian 37-7 to start district play on Friday. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for victorious

Word History

First Known Use

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

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

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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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