Dictionary entry

Victorious

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Vic‐to″ri‐ous (?), a. [L. victoriosus: cf. F. victorieux. See Victory.] Of or pertaining to victory, or a victor; being a victor; bringing or causing a victory; conquering; winning; triumphant; as, a victorious general; victorious troops; a victorious day.

But I shall rise victorious, and subdue

My vanquisher. Milton.

Now are our brows bound with victorious wreaths. Shak.

— Vic‐to″ri‐ous‐ly, adv. — Vic‐to″ri‐ous‐ness, n.