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

He was known for his victorious military campaigns and an interest in architecture, which led him to order up important monuments and statues of himself. —Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 10 June 2024

Why did the victorious Allied forces, led by American generals and diplomats, give such lenient treatment to Germany's tycoons after the war? —Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 31 May 2024

Then in the final immunity challenge of the season, Katzman came out victorious. —David Wysong, The Enquirer, 23 May 2024

The victorious City Council contenders will begin their four-year terms in July. —Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing victorious

• emerge victorious

Kids Definition

victorious

adjective

vic·​to·​ri·​ous vik-ˈtōr-ē-əs 

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: having won a victory

a victorious candidate

victoriously adverb