Word
victorious
Phoneticsvic·to·ri·ous, stress on the second syllable
US/vɪkˈtɔɹiəs/
UK/vɪktˈɔːɹɪəs/
Definitions
01winning a contest
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having won a game, competition, or battle.
adj. having achieved victory in a competition, struggle, or war.
“The victorious team celebrated their championship win with a parade through the city.”
“The victorious army marched through the capital, though the cost of their hard-won triumph was evident in the weary faces of the soldiers.”
Usage
Often used before a noun or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'emerge'.
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02expressing triumph
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. showing that you are happy and proud because you have won.
adj. of or expressing a sense of triumph or success.
“He gave a victorious shout as he crossed the finish line in first place.”
“She wore a victorious smile throughout the press conference, clearly enjoying the validation of her controversial theories.”
Teaching tip
This sense focuses on the outward display of emotion rather than the status of being the winner.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“This will be the 76th meeting between the sides with City winning 41 of the matches, and Palace emerging victorious on 18 occasions.” “Even though Bollier lost that race, she still feels victorious.” Etymology
Borrowed from Latin victōriōsus, from victōria (“victory”), from victor (“conqueror”). Displaced native Old English siġefæst.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
The word in film
Victorious · Comedy
- Directed by:
- Steve Hoefer
- Starring:
- Ariana Grande, Victoria Justice, Elizabeth Gillies
This Nickelodeon comedy series starring Victoria Justice follows a group of talented teenagers at a performing arts high school. The title plays on the main character's name, Tori, as she works to become a successful singer and feel like she is winning in her new environment.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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