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triumphalism
[ trahy-uhm-fuh-liz-uhm ]
/ traɪˈʌm fəˌlɪz əm /
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noun
triumphant spirit or character.
the attitude or practices of a church that seeks a position of power and dominance in the world.
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triturate, trituration, triumph, triumphal, triumphal arch, triumphalism, triumphant, triumphantly, triumvir, triumvirate, triune
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How to use triumphalism in a sentence
Progressives would be wise to tone down the triumphalism—at least in the run up to midterms.
But in the second half of the novel this old world sensibility gives way to a new world triumphalism.
American Dreams: Brewster’s Millions and Triumphant America|Nathaniel Rich|January 16, 2012|DAILY BEASTThe reason given, without a hint of triumphalism, was that America worked.
For years now, geek-chic, nerd triumphalism and the whole awkward-is-beautiful movement have saturated Hollywood.
British Dictionary definitions for triumphalism
triumphalism
/ (traɪˈʌmfəlɪzəm) /
noun
excessive celebration of the defeat of one's enemies or opponents
Derived forms of triumphalism
triumphalist, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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