adj
victorious
vihk-TAW-ree-uhs
adj
1
Having won a contest, battle, or struggle.
"The victorious team paraded the trophy through the town."
"After years of legal battles, she finally emerged victorious."
How to Use Victorious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving won — describing the winner of a fight, game, or struggle.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
victorious army
emerge victorious
victorious team
Word Forms
more victorious comparative, most victorious superlative
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Etymology
From Latin victoriosus, built on victoria ("victory"), itself from victor ("conqueror").