triumphant

UK /tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/ US /tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/

adj 4

Definitions

adj

Having achieved victory; victorious, conquering.

church triumphant

Strachan emerged triumphant from the battle of former Celtic managers at the venue where they both enjoyed some of the highest points of their coaching careers.

Rejoicing in victory or success; displaying triumph; exultant.

triumphant orchestral music

Celebrating victory; triumphal.

Splendid, magnificent.

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

appear, be, feel, look, seem, sound

emerge, return

The team returned triumphant from the championship, carrying the trophy above their heads.

ADV

positively

She emerged from the exam room looking positively triumphant after passing on her first attempt.

almost

ultimately

After many failures, the team's efforts were ultimately triumphant when they won the championship.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — experiencing triumph

victorious

adjective — joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

exultant
exulting
jubilant
prideful
rejoicing
triumphal

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

church triumphant

Wiktionary

Strachan emerged triumphant from the battle of former Celtic managers at the venue where they both enjoyed some of the highest points of their coaching careers.

Wiktionary

triumphant orchestral music

Wiktionary

There's no sense acting all triumphant like a conquering hero over such a minor thing.

Tatoeba · #41374

It must have been something really big for him to strike a triumphant pose like that.

Tatoeba · #72061

Camillus returned to the city triumphant.

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, triumphant is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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