victoriously
3
4.1
- adverb
- /vɪkˈtɔriəsli/
:
victoriosamente
- She raised her arms victoriously, knowing that her efforts had finally paid off.
- smile victoriously
- march victoriously
- raise arms victoriously
Examples
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People stepped victoriously along the avenues and smiled at each other for no particular reason.
Fiction book (1995) -
He tiptoes, his fist raised victoriously - "YES!"
Fiction book (2001) -
We fought victoriously today under the leadership of Lord Gregoire.
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Damien smiles victoriously, getting up to leave.
Fiction book (1999) -
Elle smiles victoriously from her seat.
Fiction book (2001) -
After decimating the army defending the castle, the Prince enters the castle victoriously.
Academic text (1998) -
We move up from those shoes to see five pairs of hands tightly clasping their balloons as they march victoriously down the street.
Fiction book (2001) -
Ah, yes, you are God's warrior, which means you can ride forth victoriously in truth, humility, and righteousness.
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She smiles victoriously.
Fiction book (2000) -
Toby grits his teeth and clenches both fists victoriously.
Fiction book (1993)
Synonyms
350
1.8
In a way that gets the result you want
15
4.1
With pride and happiness after a success
12
3.9
In a very beautiful or impressive way
11
1.1
In a very happy way that shows delight
5
3.0
In a way that shows great happiness and excitement
1
5.3
In a way that shows great joy and excitement
1
7.0
In a way that shows great joy after success
In a way that shows great joy after a win
Antonyms
How Victorious
Surface Forms
Morphology
victoriously = victorious (transparent) = victory + ious + ly
Formation from 'victory' -> 'victorious' -> 'victoriously' follows regular English derivational patterns (noun → adjective → adverb) and preserves the core meaning.
Etymology
Victoriously comes from victor, which means 'winner', and it shares the same root as victory. Think of someone who has won a game and shows it with a smile or a proud walk — that's why victoriously means 'in a way that shows victory'.