adjective
triumphant
treye-UHM-fuhnt
adjective
1
Having won, or feeling and showing great pride in a victory.
"The triumphant team paraded the trophy through the streets."
"She gave a triumphant smile as her name was announced as winner."
How to Use Triumphant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVictorious and visibly proud of it.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
triumphant return
triumphant victory
Word Forms
more triumphant comparative, most triumphant superlative
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Etymology
From Latin triumphāns, present participle of triumphō ("to celebrate victory").