victorious Definition
vic·to·ri·ous (vik tôr′ē əs)
adjective
- having won a victory; winning; triumphant
- of, typical of, or bringing about victory
Etymology: ME < L victoriosus
victorious Related Forms
vic·to′·ri·ously adverb
victorious Synonyms
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
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