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

All four were victorious, their religious affiliations scarcely noted. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026

The victorious stream grows longer and carries more water, while the losing stream shrinks or disappears. — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

This time, Jones was victorious after Swindall was indicted on charges of perjury. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

While not the strongest of nights for the group, the Freedom, and South Florida fans, left victorious. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 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