victorious
pronunciation
How to pronounce victorious in British English:
UK [vɪkˈtɔ:riəs]
How to pronounce victorious in American English:
US [vɪkˈtɔriəs, -ˈtor-]
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- Adjective:
- having won
- experiencing triumph
Word Origin
- victorious (adj.)
- late 14c., from Anglo-French victorious and directly from Late Latin victoriosus "having many victories," from victoria "victory" (see victory). Related: Victoriously; victoriousness.
Example
- 1. It was victorious without firing a shot .
- 2. Splits between victorious factions that brought about gaddafi 's downfall could lead to power struggle
- 3. Recent signs suggest that mr pu and other critics of the decades-old system may emerge victorious .
- 4. Democrats also were victorious in closely fought contests in west virginia , california and connecticut .
- 5. He must surely emerge victorious in his showdown with mr navalny if he hopes to retain influence .