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

Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order. —Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025

These two will be engaging with fans through the Pepper Portal, meeting local NIL talent onsite and sharing their thoughts about who will come out victorious on Saturday night. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025

Mara was in the victorious locker room after the game to receive a game ball from Daboll. —Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025

All four games, the team that came out victorious had to earn it every step of the way. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 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