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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; ME; see victory, -ous


vic⋅to⋅ri⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
vic⋅to⋅ri⋅ous⋅ness, noun
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vic·to·ri·ous   (vĭk-tôr'ē-əs, -tōr'-)   
adj.  
  1. Being the winner in a contest or struggle: the victorious army.

  2. Characteristic of or expressing a sense of victory or fulfillment: a victorious cheer.

vic·to'ri·ous·ly adv., vic·to'ri·ous·ness n.
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