victorious
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for victorious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having won a contest, battle, or struggle.
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How to use victorious
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Etymology
From Latin victoriosus, built on victoria ("victory"), itself from victor ("conqueror").
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What does “victorious” mean?
The word “victorious” means having won a contest, battle, or struggle. In plain terms, having won — describing the winner of a fight, game, or struggle.
How do you pronounce “victorious”?
“Victorious” is pronounced vihk-TAW-ree-uhs (/vɪkˈtɔːɹiəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “victorious” in a sentence?
Here is “victorious” used in a sentence: “The victorious team paraded the trophy through the town.”
What part of speech is “victorious”?
“Victorious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “victorious” come from?
The word “victorious” comes from Latin. From Latin victoriosus, built on victoria ("victory"), itself from victor ("conqueror").
Is “victorious” a common word?
“Victorious” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What is the difference between victorious and triumphant?
Victorious simply means having won a contest, battle, or struggle, while triumphant adds a sense of celebration or public display of that win. A team can be victorious without a triumphant celebration, though the two words are often used together.
Can victorious be used for things other than sports or war?
Yes, victorious can describe having won any contest or struggle, including elections, competitions, debates, or personal challenges, not just military or sporting contests.
Is victorious used before or after the noun it describes?
Victorious is typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun, as in "the victorious team," though it can also follow a linking verb, as in "the team was victorious."