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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of victorious
The programs have also faced off in the Elite Eight for the last two years, with UConn victorious in both meetings, including a 78-64 win in 2025 on the way to the national title.
—
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
Miki Sudo was once again victorious at the 2025 hot dog eating contest, devouring 33 hot dogs and buns in the women's event, which kicked off at 10:45 a.m.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 July 2025
July is the month to put all of this to the test and come out victorious just by facing life’s difficulties head on!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Carollo explains his winning strategy While Suarez outspent Carollo 2-to-1 in support of Rosado’s campaign, Carollo maintains that his efforts, paired with help from his wife, Marjorie, are the real reason Rosado was victorious.
—Tess Riski
july 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for victorious
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
Miki Sudo was once again victorious at the 2025 hot dog eating contest, devouring 33 hot dogs and buns in the women's event, which kicked off at 10:45 a.m.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 July 2025
July is the month to put all of this to the test and come out victorious just by facing life’s difficulties head on!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Carollo explains his winning strategy While Suarez outspent Carollo 2-to-1 in support of Rosado’s campaign, Carollo maintains that his efforts, paired with help from his wife, Marjorie, are the real reason Rosado was victorious.
—Tess Riski
july 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for victorious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victorious
winning
Adjective
-
The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
-
The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 Oct. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Victorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victorious. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share