triumphant

adjective

tri·​um·​phant trī-ˈəm(p)-fənt 

1

: victorious, conquering

triumphant armies

2

: rejoicing for or celebrating victory

a triumphant shout

3

: notably successful

a triumphant performance

4

archaic : of or relating to a triumph

triumphantly adverb

Synonyms of triumphant

• successful
• prosperous

Examples of triumphant in a Sentence

the triumphant bidder on the house

he was positively triumphant when the school troublemaker finally got expelled

Recent Examples on the Web

For evening observers, this apparition has been more frustrating than triumphant, with Venus lingering low in the glow of twilight instead of climbing into a commanding position. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Making triumphant returns to the screen this fall are Sandra Bullock, Jessica Biel and Johnny Depp, while Ben Affleck, Chris Rock and Tyler Perry do double duty on camera and in the director’s chair. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

The crew of Artemis II, led by commander Reid Wiseman, safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a triumphant trip around the Moon. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

Having someone to urge Wolfe beyond her usual songwriting habits was a revelation, as Decilveo helped guide it towards a more triumphant feeling. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

triumphant

adjective

tri·​um·​phant trī-ˈəm(p)-fənt 

1

: victorious, conquering

triumphant armies

2

: rejoicing for or celebrating victory or success

a triumphant shout

triumphantly adverb