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victorious Definition

vic·to·ri·ous (vik tôrē əs)

adjective

  1. having won a victory; winning; triumphant
  2. of, typical of, or bringing about victory

Etymology: ME < L victoriosus

victorious Related Forms

vic·to·ri·ously adverb

victorious Synonyms

victorious

modif.

winning, triumphant, mastering; see successful.

victorious Usage Examples

Preposition: on

occasion: Previously, there have been 60 meetings between the two sides at Blunsdon and the Robins have been victorious on 48 occasions.

Preposition: over

death: Like Christ, we shall be victorious over death too.

Modifies a noun

  • proletariat: In 1915 Lenin referred in his writings to revolutionary wars which the victorious proletariat would have to wage.
  • revolution: Only a victorious Chinese revolution could have realized such a collaboration in life.
  • army: In the days of ancient Rome, such victorious armies would drag their prisoners, wrapped in netting, behind their chariots.
  • ally: The unequal treaties The victorious allies wanted their pound of flesh.
  • warrior: It's the closest you can come to being a victorious warrior.
  • troop: The rally point in battle, the enemies fled as they saw the ribboned banners advancing ahead of the victorious troops.

Modifying Another Word

  • ultimately: British and French troops bore the brunt of fighting and the allies were ultimately victorious.
  • again: However, with the same supporters in the gallery and an attitude that could not be defeated, the girls were once again victorious!
  • home: The " Fern Men " returned home victorious with only one lost.
  • always: Be filled with hope: Jesus Christ is always victorious.

Used with adjective complement

  • emerge: Carol Springs emerged victorious with her $ 52 offer.
  • prove: Those who put their faith in the Gods will surely prove victorious in battle against these treacherous servants.
  • return: Few artists have returned victorious from visiting the past.
  • come: He asked for total control, got everything he wanted and then promised the Lions would come back victorious, " he said.
  • rise: Yet Jesus cheated death, and rose victorious over the grave.
  • feel: My second fish of the day weighed 80lb and I was feeling extremely victorious at that moment.

Preposition: in

  • battle: They also were victorious in the battle for Christmas number one.
  • war: Microsoft had emerged victorious in the browser wars and Netscape was acquired in 1999 by AOL.