victorious
adjective
vic·to·ri·ous
vik-ˈtȯr-ē-əs 
1
a
: having won a victory
a victorious army
b
: of, relating to, or characteristic of victory
victorious exuberance
2
: evincing moral harmony or a sense of fulfillment : fulfilled
victoriously
adverb
victoriousness
noun
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They were victorious over their enemies.
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FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
As for the victorious game on June 30, Norway struck first, with Antonio Nusa scoring in the 36th minute to give them the 1-0 lead.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Croatia fans walked away victorious after the team secured a crucial win to earn a spot in the World Cup's Round of 32.
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Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
But it was finally declared victorious after yearslong court battles.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
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“Victorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victorious. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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victorious
adjective
vic·to·ri·ous
vik-ˈtōr-ē-əs
-ˈtȯr-
: having won a victory
a victorious candidate
victoriously
adverb
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