Emily Dickinson Lexicon

VIC-TO'RI-OUS, a. [Fr. victorieux.]

1. Having conquered in battle or contest; having overcome an enemy or antagonist; conquering; vanquishing; as, a victorious general; victorious troops; a victorious admiral or navy.
2. That produces conquest; as, a victorious day. – Pope.
3. Emblematic of conquest; indicating victory; as, brows bound with victorious wreaths. – Shak.