\Vic*to"ri*ous\, a. [L. victoriosus: cf. F.
victorieux. See {Victory}.]
Of or pertaining to victory, or a victor' being a victor;
bringing or causing a victory; conquering; winning;
triumphant; as, a victorious general; victorious troops; a
victorious day.
      But I shall rise victorious, and subdue My vanquisher.
                                               --Milton.
      Now are our brows bound wind victorious wreaths.
                                               --Shak.
-- {Vic*to"ri*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Vic*to"ri*ous*ness}, n.