adjective
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having defeated an adversary
the victorious nations
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of, relating to, indicative of, or characterized by victory
a victorious conclusion
Other Word Forms
- previctorious adjective
- quasi-victorious adjective
- quasi-victoriously adverb
- supervictorious adjective
- supervictoriously adverb
- supervictoriousness noun
- unvictorious adjective
- victoriously adverb
- victoriousness noun
Etymology
Origin of victorious
Example Sentences
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Series 4 comes off the back of a successful celebrity version, which attracted 15 million viewers in total, and saw comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr emerging victorious.
From BBC
Elliott and other holdouts emerged victorious in 2016, earning Singer’s hedge fund $2.4 billion — a gain of about 10 to 15 times its original investment, the Wall Street Journal reported at the time.
From MarketWatch
Elliott and other holdouts emerged victorious in 2016, earning Singer’s hedge fund $2.4 billion — a gain of about 10 to 15 times its original investment, the Wall Street Journal reported at the time.
From MarketWatch
But Hurrell maintained a solid level of form throughout and emerged victorious, ending the match with a 100 checkout.
From BBC
The eight runners were tightly grouped as they straightened up for home and then four went clear, with The Jukebox Man emerging victorious.
From BBC
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