vic·to·ry (v k t -r )n. pl. vic·to·ries 1. Defeat of an enemy or opponent. 2. Success in a struggle against difficulties or an obstacle. 3. The state of having triumphed. [Middle English, from Old French victorie, from Latin vict  ria, from victor, victor; see victor.]Synonyms: victory, conquest, triumph These nouns denote winning a war, struggle, or competition. Victory refers especially to the final defeat of an enemy or opponent: "Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be" (Winston S. Churchill). Conquest connotes subduing, subjugating, or achieving control over: "Conquest of illiteracy comes first" (John Kenneth Galbraith). Triumph denotes a victory or success that is especially noteworthy because it is decisive, significant, or spectacular: preaching the eventual triumph of good over evil. |
victory [ˈvɪktərɪ]
n pl -ries
1. (Military) final and complete superiority in a war
2. (Military) a successful military engagement
3. a success attained in a contest or struggle or over an opponent, obstacle, or problem
4. the act of triumphing or state of having triumphed
[from Old French victorie, from Latin victōria, from vincere to subdue]
Victory [ˈvɪktərɪ]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) another name (in English) for the Roman goddess Victoria or the Greek Nike
Victory
See also conflict.
Obsolete, the process of conquering or defeating; achieving victory.
celebration of victory with songs and clamor.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  victory - a successful ending of a struggle or contest; "a narrow victory"; "the general always gets credit for his army's victory"; "clinched a victory"; "convincing victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common sense"conclusion, ending, finish - event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show" success - an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs" win - a victory (as in a race or other competition); "he was happy to get the win" independence - the successful ending of the American Revolution; "they maintained close relations with England even after independence" landslide - an overwhelming electoral victory; "Roosevelt defeated Hoover in a landslide" last laugh - ultimate success achieved after a near failure (inspired by the saying `he laughs best who laughs last'); "we had the last laugh after the votes were counted" Pyrrhic victory - a victory that is won by incurring terrible losses checkmate - complete victory service break - a tennis game won on the opponent's service |
victory
Translations
victory [ˈvɪktərɪ] N → victoria f, triunfo m (over sobre) they celebrated their victory over Arsenal/the Labour Party → celebraron su victoria or triunfo sobre el Arsenal/el Partido Laborista
victory V → la V de la victoria
to win a famous victory → obtener un triunfo señalado
victory V → la V de la victoria
to win a famous victory → obtener un triunfo señalado
victory [ˈvɪktəri]
victory
victory [ˈvɪkt/ərɪ] n → vittoria
to win a victory over sb → riportare una vittoria su qn
victory [ˈvɪkt/ərɪ] n → vittoria
to win a victory over sb → riportare una vittoria su qn
to win a victory over sb → riportare una vittoria su qn
victory [ˈvɪkt/ərɪ] n → vittoria
to win a victory over sb → riportare una vittoria su qn
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