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

The point of view was from the Union side looking on as victorious troops charged up the heights driving Confederate defenders ahead of them. —Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Dec. 2025

One will walk away victorious, earning $25,000 for charity and cementing their mentor’s bragging rights for the season. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025

Two hours later, Sayaka unleashed her final finishing move and was victorious. —Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025

Despite their growing influence, the Christian lobbyists aren't always victorious. —Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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