victorious

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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 entry 1

victoriously adverb

victoriousness noun

victoriousness

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noun

vic·​to·​ri·​ous·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being victorious

Examples of victorious in a Sentence

Adjective

They were victorious over their enemies.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Spain were victorious in July’s final with Ferran Torres’ goal securing the victory in extra-time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Freshly victorious in presidential elections earlier in the summer, Pérez knows that fans’ patience will be limited if there is yet another season without silverware. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, another candidate with the same backing, came out victorious in the 7th District. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Caglianone ensured the Royals would be victorious, however, thanks to his career night. — Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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

Phrases Containing victorious

• emerge victorious

Rhymes for victorious

• inglorious
• laborious
• notorious
• sartorius
• uproarious
• vainglorious
• glorious
• meritorious

Kids Definition

victorious

adjective

vic·​to·​ri·​ous vik-ˈtōr-ē-əs 

-ˈtȯr-

: having won a victory

a victorious candidate

victoriously adverb