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Triumphant - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Triumphant means feeling or expressing great joy and pride after achieving a victory or success. It is often used to describe someone who has overcome a challenge or won decisively.

triumphant

/traɪˈʌmfənt/ /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Definition:

Feeling or expressing great joy or victory after success.

Synonyms:

victorious, successful, jubilant, elated, exultant

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

defeated, unsuccessful, humiliated

Common Collocations:

triumphant return, triumphant smile, triumphant moment, triumphant celebration

Derivatives:

triumphantly, triumphal

Usage Tips:

Use "triumphant" to describe someone who has achieved a significant victory or success.

Common Phrases:

triumphant return, stand triumphant, feel triumphant

Etymology:

From Latin "triumphans," meaning "celebrating a triumph."

Examples:

  • 1. She gave a triumphant shout after winning the race.
  • 2. The team felt triumphant after their hard-fought victory.
  • 3. His triumphant smile showed his pride in the achievement.
  • 4. The crowd cheered the champion’s triumphant return home.

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