VICTORIOUS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

victorious

adjective

as in winning

having won a victory or having ended in a victory the victorious army a victorious battle They were victorious over their rivals.

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Recent Examples of victorious In the 21 times this tournament has been played in Charlotte, seven first-timers have been victorious. —

Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026 If that wasn’t enough action in the sprints, Santa Margarita’s boys emerged victorious after a confusing finish in the 200 free relay. —

Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026 Russia’s annual Victory Day celebrations look unlikely to be victorious or celebratory. —

Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 May 2026 And Condor did emerge victorious, but only on protest. —

Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for victorious

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winning

Adjective

For a non-winning horse, the value of the brand exposure can range from $20,000 to $150,000.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Two years after Lindy Ruff, the Sabres’ all-time winningest coach, was hired back for a second stint with the franchise, Buffalo is winning on the ice and partying in the streets.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026