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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The victorious Broncos soon had their own reason to cry.
From Salon
But who will emerge victorious this weekend as the number one seeds enter the fray?
From BBC
The frigate Kimon is named after a 5th century BCE Athenian admiral, who was the son of the victorious general at the Battle of Marathon, Miltiadis.
From Barron's
Plaid's candidate Lindsay Whittle was victorious after his party spent £46,933, while Reform UK, which came second, spent £96,125.
From BBC
"I was in the right area to tap it in and we were victorious so I am happy," Semenyo said after the game.
From BBC
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