VICTORIOUS

triumphant, victorious

(adjective) experiencing triumph

victorious, winning

(adjective) having won; “the victorious entry”; “the winning team”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

victorious (comparative more victorious, superlative most victorious)

Being the winner in a contest, struggle, war, etc.

Of or expressing a sense of victory or triumph.

Source: Wiktionary


Vic*to"ri*ous, a. Etym: [L. victoriosus: cf. F. victorieux. See Victory.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to victory, or a victor' being a victor; bringing or causing a victory; conquering; winning; triumphant; as, a victorious general; victorious troops; a victorious day. But I shall rise victorious, and subdue My vanquisher. Milton. Now are our brows bound wind victorious wreaths. Shak.

– Vic*to"ri*ous*ly, adv.

– Vic*to"ri*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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