VICTORIOUSLY

victoriously

(adverb) in a victorious manner; “Virginia had defended her land victoriously”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

victoriously (comparative more victoriously, superlative most victoriously)

in a victorious manner; as part of a victory

Source: Wiktionary


VICTORIOUS

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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