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

Tesla, by most accounts, emerged victorious from those harrowing days. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

Bratty, guileless Toni and Shakira emerged victorious, of course. — Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026

But it was finally declared victorious after yearslong court battles. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026

Croatia fans walked away victorious after the team secured a crucial win to earn a spot in the World Cup's Round of 32. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 28 June 2026

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