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A Word A Day : Victorious
Word of 25th July 2007: A Word A Day-Victorious
Victorious
Victorious (vĭk-tôr'ē-os)
• having won
• experiencing triumph
• being the winner in a contest or struggle
• characteristic of or expressing a sense of victory or fulfillment
• relating to, having the nature of, or experiencing triumph
Contexual Examples:
• The victorious army was given a red-carpet reception by the Government.
• The victorious atmosphere was spoiled by the sudden death of the college principal.
Synonyms:
• conquering
• triumphal
• triumphant
• winning
• successful
Antonyms:
• failing
• losing
• unsuccessful
Related Words:
• Victor - Noun - Winner, winning side in a contest
• Victory - Noun - a contest won, success against an opponent
• Victoriously - Adverb - with the touch of victory
• Victoryless - Adjective - without victory
• Victoryship - Noun - A successor to the liberty ship
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