1
as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
the triumphant bidder on the house
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in proud
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
he was positively triumphant when the school troublemaker finally got expelled
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of triumphant
Jota had been given extra time off because of his involvement in Portugal’s triumphant UEFA Nations League campaign.
—
Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Erik: 22 points Wordle Bot: 9 points A triumphant victory for me!
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Oliver Platt and Bob Odenkirk are quietly triumphant, lending gravitas to sneaky-serious conversations that feel all the more potent for being treated like a common occurrence, and the surprise A-list guests are wisely limited to a few (gratifying) new stars.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
The symphony drives to a triumphant, satisfying conclusion.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for triumphant
Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Erik: 22 points Wordle Bot: 9 points A triumphant victory for me!
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Oliver Platt and Bob Odenkirk are quietly triumphant, lending gravitas to sneaky-serious conversations that feel all the more potent for being treated like a common occurrence, and the surprise A-list guests are wisely limited to a few (gratifying) new stars.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
The symphony drives to a triumphant, satisfying conclusion.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for triumphant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphant
Adjective
-
But Roman said that doesn't often happen, and successful programs carefully vet their messengers.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
-
After a successful landing, some passengers cross themselves, others applaud, others close their eyes, grateful.—
Fabio Morábito,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
Adjective
-
Bobby Lee is proud of Borderlands, but his experience at the movie's premiere wasn't entirely pleasant.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
-
But that policy can also backfire – in part because many regions, such as Marathi-speaking Maharashtra in the west – are staunchly proud of their local language.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
Adjective
-
All available research shows that nations and companies that best utilize their female workforces are the most vibrant, efficient and prosperous.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
-
After a millennium of relatively peaceful and prosperous life on Iberian soil, the Jews of Spain were attacked by a wave of mob violence in the summer of 1391.—
Flora Cassen,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
Adjective
-
Here's our review, including review and reactions from others who were equally as ecstatic about the Snack Wrap's return.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
-
Both are also Black art forms that require incredible discipline and a lifetime of study but which, when performed at their highest levels, encourage a freedom of expression that can take the audience into an ecstatic state.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Adjective
-
As jubilant Pride celebrants flooded the area, two smaller groups in that crowd separated from the pack, eyeing each other, Kenny said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
-
Those jubilant scenes at Wembley Stadium after beating Manchester City in May feel distant now; the delight replaced by a sense of burning injustice or even outrage.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
-
June 11, 2025 Music 13 of the late Brian Wilson’s finest songs to revisit Wilson leaves a singularly inventive, exultant body of work that scripted California to the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
-
The exultant right-wing influencers who cheer on MAGA’s sassy clapback anti-diplomacy should remember that insulting another country’s politicians is like insulting someone else’s family.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
As the day goes on, Jim goes from a caricature of an arrogant male director to an oddly compelling picture of a pathetic man, moved by spite toward his ex-wife, Anita.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
-
Actor Tyler Hilton played Chris Keller, a charming but arrogant musician, on four seasons of the teen soap.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Triumphant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphant. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share