triumphantly
Americanadverb
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in a way that symbolizes victory or success.
Francis Scott Key was inspired by the sight of the large American flag flying triumphantly above the fort.
As she finishes, the music soars triumphantly then crunches onto what must be one of the most dramatically telling discords in the history of music.
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in a way that shows rejoicing or exultation over a victory or success.
On Thursday the founder of the biotech company triumphantly announced production of 70 million doses of the antimalarial compound.
He turned and ran towards the jubilant fans, leaping triumphantly into the air.
Other Word Forms
- untriumphantly adverb
Etymology
Origin of triumphantly
Example Sentences
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Not every collection is a success: a delicate red-orange shrimp daintily eludes the suction tube, swirling its long antenna as it swims almost triumphantly beyond reach.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
Slowing down looks mundane in practice: giving eggs and butter time to lose their chill before baking; letting meat rest instead of slicing into it triumphantly too soon.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
By Friday, the former coach who’d triumphantly celebrated last year in Columbus found himself in a narrow, cement-walled room, dressed in a white jail-issued uniform.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
Benn held a wide lead going into the final round when he put Eubank down twice before triumphantly stepping up on to the ropes to celebrate when the final bell rang.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025
"It is starting to vurrrk at exactly nine o'clock, vhen the child is arriving at school!" shouted The Grand High Witch triumphantly.
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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