late 14c., from Anglo-French victorious and directly from Late Latin victoriosus "having many victories," from victoria "victory" (see victory). Related: Victoriously; victoriousness.
the victorious entry
victimology
victor
Victoria
Victorian
Victorianism
victorious
victory
Victrola
victual
victuals
vicuna
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