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victorious

[ vik-tawr-ee-uhs, -tohr- ]
/ vɪkˈtɔr i əs, -ˈtoʊr- /
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adjective
having achieved a victory; conquering; triumphant: our victorious army.
of, relating to, or characterized by victory.
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Origin of victorious

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at victory, -ous

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British Dictionary definitions for victorious

victorious
/ (vɪkˈtɔːrɪəs) /

adjective
having defeated an adversarythe victorious nations
of, relating to, indicative of, or characterized by victorya victorious conclusion

Derived forms of victorious

victoriously, adverbvictoriousness, noun
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