victory — success in a struggle or contest; the defeat of an enemy or opponent
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: success in a struggle or contest; the defeat of an enemy or opponent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪktəri/
Example Sentences
- The coach did a victory dance that looked like a robot having hiccups.
- Her victory in the spelling bee was sweeter than the cake they served afterward.
- The victory was hard-earned after months of training.
victory
NOUN[/ˈvɪktəri/]
success in a struggle or contest; the defeat of an enemy or opponent
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin victoria, originally the name of Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. The term reflects ancient Roman culture, which sanctified military triumphs and personified conquest as a divine force.
Breakdown
Latin victoria (victory) comprises the root vic- (conquer, overcome) + -toria (feminine noun suffix denoting quality or state), literally 'the state of conquering'.
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📝Examples
“The coach did a victory dance that looked like a robot having hiccups.”
“Her victory in the spelling bee was sweeter than the cake they served afterward.”
“The victory was hard-earned after months of training.”
“They tasted victory for the first time in five years.”
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