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
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Etymology
Origin of victorious
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at victory, -ous
Explanation
When you're victorious, you've won something. A victorious team is triumphant. Every year, one team in the Super Bowl is victorious, the winner. A victorious team or person has achieved victory, won the game, and defeated the other side. People can be victorious by winning elections, contests, games, and just about anything competitive. People who overcome diseases such as alcoholism are victorious, as are countries that win wars.
Vocabulary lists containing victorious
Olympics Vocabulary for Champions
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Part 1 Vocabulary (Unit 1)
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Example Sentences
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Unlike the victorious women, the men have largely underwhelmed in major tournaments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
At the same time, I would remind the victorious populists to look up in the sky and remember their Shakespeare.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Deborah had planned her Garden debut to mark her victorious return once her “Late Night” non-compete expired.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Just this week, OpenAI emerged victorious from a legal fight with Musk, who helped found the organization but now competes with it.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The Mellower compared Father to a victorious bull in a green Field, to the lion that represented Father’s totem.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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