Spell Bee Word: victorious

Basic Details

Word: Victorious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Having won a victory or battle; triumphant.

Synonyms: Triumphant, winning, successful

Antonyms: Defeated, unsuccessful, losing

Idioms and Phrases

1. Victorious at last: Finally winning or succeeding after a long struggle. Example: "After many attempts, she was victorious at last in her science project competition."
2. Raise the victor’s banner: To celebrate a win or success. Example: "The team raised the victor’s banner after winning the championship match."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The victorious team celebrated their hard-earned win with a joyful parade through the town.

Example 2: After a fierce competition, the athlete felt victorious upon breaking the previous record.

Example 3: The victorious general returned home to a hero's welcome after defeating the enemy forces.

Fun Fact

The word "victorious" comes from the Latin word "victor," which means "winner" or "conqueror." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe someone who has achieved success in a challenge.

Famous Quote

"Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting." – Napoleon Hill

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "victorious" mean?

a) Having lost a game
b) Having won a victory
c) Having no success
d) Having a small problem

Answer: b) Having won a victory

2. Which of these is a synonym of "victorious"?

a) Failed
b) Triumphant
c) Sad
d) Angry

Answer: b) Triumphant

3. What is the antonym of "victorious"?

a) Successful
b) Triumphant
c) Defeated
d) Winning

Answer: c) Defeated

4. Which sentence uses "victorious" correctly?

a) She was victorious when she lost the game.
b) The victorious team was celebrated for their achievement.
c) He felt victorious losing the race.
d) The victorious flower bloomed in the spring.

Answer: b) The victorious team was celebrated for their achievement.

5. What does "raise the victor’s banner" mean?

a) To lose the competition
b) To celebrate a win
c) To ignore the victory
d) To hide from the team

Answer: b) To celebrate a win