victorious

/vɪkˈtɔːɹiəs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Being the winner in a contest, struggle, war, etc.

Adjective

Examples

They will not force us, / They will stop degrading us, / They will not control us, / We will be victorious!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Of or expressing a sense of victory or triumph.

Adjective

Examples

The team were met with a victorious cheer.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “victorious” mean?

Being the winner in a contest, struggle, war, etc.

Is “victorious” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.