Victorious

Part of speech: adjective

Pronunciation: /vɪkˈtɔːɹiəs/

Definitions

1. Having achieved success in a battle, contest, or struggle; triumphant in defeating an opponent or overcoming a challenge
2. Achieving a state of triumph over opponents or challenges, signifying success in competitions or conflicts
3. marked by a notable victory and a sense of accomplishment in overcoming adversity

Etymology: Before "victorious" arrived from Latin, English had its own word for the same idea: "siġefæst," meaning something like "steadfast in victory," built from Old English "sige" (victory) and "fæst" (firm). Latin "victor," meaning "conqueror," gave rise to "victōria," and from that came the adjective "victōriōsus," which English borrowed in its modern form. The new word pushed the native one out of use, so the Old English term survives only in dictionaries and historical texts. The Latin chain is simple: "victor" becomes "victōria" (victory) and then "victōriōsus," an adjective formed by adding a suffix meaning "full of" or "characterised by." So "victorious" literally describes someone full of victory, which is why it fits so naturally with the idea of having won a contest.

Synonyms: triumphant, successful, winning, conquering, glorious

Antonyms: defeated, unsuccessful, losing, beaten, subdued