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

Feigl’s goal made the Griffins victorious on a night that went beyond soccer. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

Trabuco Hills senior Peyton Brown was victorious in the 110 and 300 hurdles, with state-leading times. —Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026

After the Swazi gained control of land almost to Maputo in 1864, the Gaza (under the victorious Mzila) migrated northward into the Buzi River area of present-day eastern Zimbabwe. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026

The victorious numbers for the drawing were 7, 21, 55, 56 and 64 — with a Powerball of 26 and a 4X Power Play. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 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