triumphant
[trahy-uhm-fuh nt]
- having achieved victory or success; victorious; successful.
- exulting over victory; rejoicing over success; exultant.
- Archaic. triumphal(def 1).
- Obsolete. splendid; magnificent.
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Origin of triumphant
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Examples from the Web for triumphant
Contemporary Examples
I spoke to Ruehli on Sunday by phone and was amazed by her triumphant tone.
Now San Bernardino County authorities have announced a triumphant conclusion to their lengthy investigation into the case.
Patton is a triumphant representative of resistance in black America.
Even in their ultimate sorrow, Audra—and Billie—were triumphant.
Of course, she immediately embraces Venkman—himself now redeemed—and the film concludes on a triumphant note.
Historical Examples
Aspasia remained in Athens, triumphant over the laws of religion and morality.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
And Avice Milbrey was to marry Shepler, the triumphant money-king.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
A moment and she had buckled it into place with a triumphant cluck.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.
I call on you, dear Alicia, for congratulations: I am my own self, gay and triumphant!
Lady SusanJane Austen
triumphant
- experiencing or displaying triumph
- exultant through triumph
- obsolete
- magnificent
- triumphal
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Word Origin and History for triumphant
adj.
late 15c., from Latin triumphantem, present participle of triumphare (see triumph).
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