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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Word of the Day

9 March 2025

CLOG

(verb) fill to excess so that function is impaired; “Fear clogged her mind”; “The story was clogged with too many details”


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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