victory
a success or triumph over an enemy in battle or war.
an engagement ending in such triumph: American victories in the Pacific were won at great cost.
the ultimate and decisive superiority in any battle or contest: The new vaccine effected a victory over poliomyelitis.
a success or superior position achieved against any opponent, opposition, difficulty, etc.: a moral victory.
(initial capital letter) the ancient Roman goddess Victoria, often represented in statues or on coins as the personification of victory.
Origin of victory
1synonym study For victory
Opposites for victory
Other words from victory
- vic·to·ry·less, adjective
- non·vic·to·ry, noun, plural non·vic·to·ries.
- su·per·vic·to·ry, noun, plural su·per·vic·to·ries.
Words Nearby victory
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How to use victory in a sentence
It is not a decisive war, with a single, signature victory, but a war of attrition.
Pentagon Doesn’t Know How Many People It’s Killed in the ISIS War | Nancy A. Youssef | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd the bells chimed for victory at 1211 Avenue of the Americas.
On May 9, which Moscow commemorates as World War II “victory Day,” Klaus paid a highly visible visit to the Russian Embassy.
Vaclav Klaus, Libertarian Hero, Has His Wings Clipped by Cato Institute | James Kirchick | December 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTKurdish forces declared victory and freed Yazidi holdouts, with help from U.S. air power.
Iraqi Kurds Get Their Groove Back, End Siege of Mount Sinjar | Jamie Dettmer | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBesides, victory fever had spread like wildfire throughout the Allied armies.
He signalized himself by a great victory which he obtained on the banks of the Neva, over the northern powers.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHe has been ashore at Kum Kale and reports violent fighting and, for the time being, victory.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonBut, instead of following up their victory, the half-resolute rioters camped near Guadalupe for the night.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanThe trophies of the victory were six men of war and all of their East India ships, and between four and five thousand prisoners.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHe marched to meet it with the throbbing pulses of a soldier rushing to victory or a saint to martyrdom.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. Locke
British Dictionary definitions for victory (1 of 2)
/ (ˈvɪktərɪ) /
final and complete superiority in a war
a successful military engagement
a success attained in a contest or struggle or over an opponent, obstacle, or problem
the act of triumphing or state of having triumphed
Origin of victory
1British Dictionary definitions for Victory (2 of 2)
/ (ˈvɪktərɪ) /
another name (in English) for Victoria 3
another name (in English) for Nike
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Other Idioms and Phrases with victory
see pyrrhic victory.
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