victorious

[vik-tawr-ee-uhs, -tohr-] Example Sentences Origin

vic·to·ri·ous

[vik-tawr-ee-uhs, -tohr-]
adjective
1.
having achieved a victory; conquering; triumphant: our victorious army.
2.
of, pertaining to, or characterized by victory.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English; see victory, -ous

vic·to·ri·ous·ly, adverb
vic·to·ri·ous·ness, noun
pre·vic·to·ri·ous, adjective
qua·si-vic·to·ri·ous, adjective
qua·si-vic·to·ri·ous·ly, adverb
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su·per·vic·to·ri·ous, adjective
su·per·vic·to·ri·ous·ly, adverb
su·per·vic·to·ri·ous·ness, noun
un·vic·to·ri·ous, adjective
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Victorious is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
Example Sentences
  • The long term wars in history were always victorious if supported by strong economy.
  • The knights all left the same day but returned victorious on different days.
  • Outside, the roar of the victorious mob grew louder.
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World English Dictionary
victorious (vɪkˈtɔːrɪəs)
 
adj
1.  having defeated an adversary: the victorious nations
2.  of, relating to, indicative of, or characterized by victory: a victorious conclusion
 
vic'toriously
 
adv
 
vic'toriousness
 
n

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Word Origin & History

victorious
late 14c., from L.L. victoriosus "having many victories," from victoria (see victory).
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