triumphant
having achieved victory or success; victorious; successful.
exulting over victory; rejoicing over success; exultant.
Archaic. triumphal.
Obsolete. splendid; magnificent.
Origin of triumphant
1Other words from triumphant
- tri·um·phant·ly, adverb
- un·tri·um·phant, adjective
Words that may be confused with triumphant
- triumphal, triumphant
Words Nearby triumphant
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How to use triumphant in a sentence
We’ve spent seven episodes waiting for this poor child to get his surgery, so it should be a triumphant moment.
Julianne Nicholson Breaks Down the ‘Mare of Easttown’ Finale’s Tragic Twist | Kevin Fallon | May 31, 2021 | The Daily BeastShot over a five-year period, the movie tracks her triumphant return to the comedy stage, as well as the rekindling of her relationship with her children, with whom she had lost contact 15 years before.
Trans performers blend success, visibility in two new docs | John Paul King | May 27, 2021 | Washington BladeShot over a period of five years, this inspirational doc tracks Julia’s triumphant comeback, the rough life on the road, and the complex process of reuniting with her children, as her comedy becomes a shared language of identity, healing, and joy.
The dynamic contrasts give these paintings, despite being touched by pain, a triumphant vitality.
In the galleries: A painful, political take on the art of cruel shoes | Mark Jenkins | April 9, 2021 | Washington PostAs the story moves forward, those two main characters keep switching roles until the narrative turns into a cage fight where only one of them will walk out triumphant.
‘Who is Maud Dixon?’ In this inventive thriller, you’ll be turning the pages to find out | Maureen Corrigan | April 2, 2021 | Washington Post
The Russia in which Yakunin died was one of the church triumphant.
Remembering the Russian Priest Who Fought the Orthodox Church | Cathy Young | December 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI 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.
Family's Best Friend Charged With Murdering Them All | Nina Strochlic | November 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPatton is a triumphant representative of resistance in black America.
Even in their ultimate sorrow, Audra—and Billie—were triumphant.
Billie Holiday, Barack Obama, and the Pain of Black Women | Joshua DuBois | June 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHis neck looked as powerful as a bull's, and his rather small head was poised upon it with a sort of triumphant boldness.
Bella Donna | Robert HichensUpon his return to Capheaton from his triumphant battle on the hustings he had been as impassive as his traditions demanded.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonThe victorious Republicans hardly knew whether to sing triumphant songs or funeral dirges.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottWith eyes still fixed intent upon the ground,I saw but her, whose artless innocence,triumphant took possession of this heart.
The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi | Giacomo LeopardiNor could he ever forget standing there in Sergeant McGinty's office while the sergeant did a bit of triumphant gloating.
British Dictionary definitions for triumphant
/ (traɪˈʌmfənt) /
experiencing or displaying triumph
exultant through triumph
obsolete
magnificent
triumphal
Derived forms of triumphant
- triumphantly, adverb
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