Synonyms

triumphantly

American

[trahy-uhm-fuhnt-lee] / traɪˈʌm fənt li /

adverb

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.
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

triumphant ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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But instead of triumphantly returning home to stand for election, her movement is in limbo.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

Then, they emerge triumphantly with a round for us all.

From Salon

Cheered on by massive crowds, Fidel Castro marched triumphantly into Havana.

From Literature

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