VICTORIOUS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

victorious

adjective

Definition of victorious

as in winning

having won a victory or having ended in a victory the victorious army a victorious battle They were victorious over their rivals.

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Recent Examples of victorious Cleveland then kneeled out the remaining nine seconds of the game victorious — Browns 21, Panthers 18. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026 No matter who wins this game, new Betr users will come out victorious with $200 in bonus bets when registering with promo code FOXNEWS. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Werro ran out victorious to extend her outstanding unbeaten outdoor season. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 If victorious in November, El-Sayed would be the first Muslim elected to the Senate. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for victorious

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winning

Adjective

Add Preferred Source These Astros are the first MLB team to reach the postseason with a non-winning record in a full-length season.

— Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026
Cincinnati is assured of a non-winning season after its 81st loss.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

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