victorious
On top, finally
Victorious means having won a victory—triumphant in battle, competition, or struggle.
A victorious army defeats its enemy; a victorious candidate wins the election.
The word often carries a sense of glory or celebration beyond mere success: The team returned victorious to cheering crowds.
Resounding, celebrated victory
- successFavorable outcome attained
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- winAchieve victory
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
milestone · breakthrough · attainment · feat · realization · fulfillment · vindication · ascendancy
Award for winning
- medalMetal honor token
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- laurelsWreaths symbolizing triumph
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
accolade · honors · gold · podium · titleholder · hall of fame · distinction · acclaim
Defeat thoroughly in conflict
- defeatVictory over another
- conquerOvercome by force
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
- overpowerDefeat by superior force
prevail · subdue · dominate · crush · overwhelm · rout · trounce · best
Intense triumphant joy
- jubilantExtremely happy, triumphant
- exultantIntensely, visibly joyful
- triumphantJoyfully victorious
- ecstaticOverwhelmed with joy
euphoric · overjoyed · elated · thrilled · exhilarated · rapturous · gleeful · beaming
Ceremonial public procession
- fanfareCeremonial brass announcement
- ovationExtended audience applause
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
procession · ceremony · anthem · banner · cheering · confetti · toast · salute
Widespread acclaim and recognition
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
- grandeurImpressive splendor and scale
magnificence · eminence · majesty · nobility · legendary · heroic · illustrious · celebrated
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
- successFavorable outcome attained
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- winAchieve victory
conquest · milestone · breakthrough · attainment · feat · realization · fulfillment · vindication · ascendancy · advancement
trophy
Award for winning
crown · accolade · honors · gold · podium · titleholder · hall of fame · distinction · acclaim · prize
vanquish
Defeat thoroughly in conflict
overpower · prevail · subdue · dominate · crush · overwhelm · rout · trounce · best · outmatch
elation
Intense triumphant joy
- jubilantExtremely happy, triumphant
- exultantIntensely, visibly joyful
- triumphantJoyfully victorious
ecstatic · euphoric · overjoyed · elated · thrilled · exhilarated · rapturous · gleeful · beaming · joyful
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- fanfareCeremonial brass announcement
- ovationExtended audience applause
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
festivity · procession · ceremony · anthem · banner · cheering · confetti · toast · salute · jubilee
renown
Widespread acclaim and recognition
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
grandeur · magnificence · eminence · majesty · nobility · legendary · heroic · illustrious · celebrated · storied
- fiercebrutal, violent, savage, ferocious, fierce
- front-runnersfront-runner, frontrunner, leader, first place, top spot
- military statusactive duty, enlisted, retired, deployed, veteran