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decisive victory

[dɪˈsɪsɪv ˈvɪktəri]
nounpl: decisive victories
vitória decisiva
1. A conclusive win in a competition, conflict, or contest that clearly establishes superiority and leaves no doubt about the outcome
The team achieved a decisive victory in the championship final with a score of 5-1.
O time conquistou uma vitória decisiva na final do campeonato com placar de 5-1.
2. A military or political win that effectively ends a conflict or establishes clear dominance
The general's strategy resulted in a decisive victory over the opposing forces.
A estratégia do general resultou em uma vitória decisiva sobre as forças inimigas.
NYC Slang
blowout; runaway win
Synonyms
conclusive victoryoverwhelming victoryclear victorylandslide victorysweeping victory
Antonyms
narrow victorypyrrhic victoryclose calldefeatstalemate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vitória decisiva
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
vitória decisiva
Common in sports and political contexts
Portugal
vitória decisiva
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

win by a landslide
clinch the victory
seal the deal
come out on top
take the crown
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