triumphantly

[trahy-uhm-fuhnt-lee]

adverb

1. 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.

2. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of triumphantly¹

triumphant ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

In an eventual 8-4 comeback victory, they successfully, triumphantly and assuredly passed.

From Los Angeles Times

There was even more palpable excitement as a platform rose from the 360-degree stage to reveal the five performing members back triumphantly, all clad in sharp black suits with glittering accents.

From Los Angeles Times

Then they circle, provoke and grapple each other until one triumphantly rips off the other's footwear and claims victory.

From BBC

The Sudan armed forces triumphantly announced the recapture of central Khartoum in March.

From BBC

On one recent broadcast, after a foul ball was lined back into the booth, the audience saw Randazzo triumphantly hold up the ball, which would have been the end of the scene on many broadcasts.

From Los Angeles Times

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