triumphalism

[ trahy-uhm-fuh-liz-uhm ]

noun

1. triumphant spirit or character.
2. the attitude or practices of a church that seeks a position of power and dominance in the world.

triumphalism

/ traɪˈʌmfəlɪzəm /

noun

1. excessive celebration of the defeat of one's enemies or opponents

Derived Forms

• triˈumphalist, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of triumphalism¹

First recorded in 1960–65; triumphal + -ism

Example Sentences

Progressives would be wise to tone down the triumphalism—at least in the run up to midterms.

From The Daily Beast

But in the second half of the novel this old world sensibility gives way to a new world triumphalism.

From The Daily Beast

The reason given, without a hint of triumphalism, was that America worked.

From The Daily Beast

For years now, geek-chic, nerd triumphalism and the whole awkward-is-beautiful movement have saturated Hollywood.

From The Daily Beast