victorious

[vik-tawr-ee-uh s, -tohr-]

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adjective

having achieved a victory; conquering; triumphant: our victorious army.

of, relating to, or characterized by victory.

Origin of victorious

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

Related formsvic·to·ri·ous·ly, adverbvic·to·ri·ous·ness, nounpre·vic·to·ri·ous, adjectivequa·si-vic·to·ri·ous, adjectivequa·si-vic·to·ri·ous·ly, adverbsu·per·vic·to·ri·ous, adjectivesu·per·vic·to·ri·ous·ly, adverbsu·per·vic·to·ri·ous·ness, nounun·vic·to·ri·ous, adjective

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Related Words for victoriously

strongly, well, profitably, fortunately, swimmingly, auspiciously, opportunely, propitiously, prosperously, triumphantly, victoriously

Examples from the Web for victoriously

Historical Examples of victoriously

She was wild with joy when the war was victoriously concluded.
The Heart of Nature
Francis Younghusband
He displayed it victoriously to Lily, passed it over her face, reveled in his revenge.
The Bill-Toppers
Andre Castaigne
He had taken its armor upon him, and he had borne it victoriously.
Phases of an Inferior Planet
Ellen Glasgow
In our present day, "to bear the palm" means to come off victoriously.
The Palm Tree Blessing
W. E. Shepard
Victoriously she coiled one arm round his neck and kissed him on the mouth.
A Bed of Roses
W. L. George

British Dictionary definitions for victoriously

victorious

adjective

having defeated an adversarythe victorious nations

of, relating to, indicative of, or characterized by victorya victorious conclusion

Derived Formsvictoriously, adverbvictoriousness, noun

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Word Origin and History for victoriously

victorious

adj.

late 14c., from Late Latin victoriosus "having many victories," from victoria (see victory). Related: Victoriously; victoriousness.