TRIUMPHANT Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

triumphant

adjective

trī-ˈəm(p)-fənt

Definition of triumphant

as in successful

having attained a desired end or state of good fortune the triumphant bidder on the house

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as in proud

having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph he was positively triumphant when the school troublemaker finally got expelled

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Recent Examples of triumphant It’s framed as a triumphant moment, with plenty of Lizzie supporters shown in the crowd. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 The stage was all set for a triumphant home win when the DJ and producer was shortlisted for breakthrough artist of the year at the 2026 AIR Awards in Adelaide. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 The return of Mahomes after offseason knee surgery is triumphant. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 In the media dining room, Zverev’s triumphant press conference was muted while the US Open staff watched football with the sound on. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for triumphant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphant

Adjective

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the basics of how and when to plant garlic in the fall, and teach you how to set your garlic plants up for a successful growing season.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
The brand also has a successful beauty business, brought back in-house in 2022.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of successful

Adjective

That’s enough to make any mother proud, but Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte’s mother, Veronica, had another reason to be pleased with her son.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
All Travis Kelce wants to do is score touchdowns and make his wife proud.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of proud

Adjective

Improving our communication — sharing important information in a timely manner, supporting the manager in creating clear direction between departments are steps needed to unify our city and have a prosperous future for North Miami Beach.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Trump will contend that destroying Iran's nuclear program and securing military interests in Greenland will result in a safer and more prosperous world, the official said.

— Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of prosperous

Adjective

There will be loud guitars, deep bass, some ecstatic rhythms and, yes, some silver tears will make an appearance!

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
At first, Gonsolin was ecstatic to step on the mound, and then, his competitive spirit began to sprout into confidence.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of ecstatic

Adjective

There were hugs and high fives, and jubilant screams from a winning locker room could be heard clearly in the adjacent news conference room and by anyone walking through the hallway.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
By the end, Mahomes stood in the middle of the field, lifting his arms in celebration, imploring what was left of a jubilant home crowd to celebrate a brilliant performance by the Chiefs to open their season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of jubilant

Adjective

But the real exhilarating and exultant joy is that of the chase — two very different men forced on the run.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
As the first episode begins, the exultant staffers arrive at work only to find out the office in mourning over the death of a beloved Softees salesman, whose problematic personal life will make the writing of the obit a nightmare of an assignment.

— Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of exultant

Adjective

Everybody on our side understands that impeachment is a critical tool in the toolbox for constitutional self-defense against a president acting like a king, an imperious, lawless, arrogant king.

— NBC news, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Most obviously, front and center, and in endlessly intrusive close-up, there’s Pattinson — who also serves as producer — playing the arrogant, fame-addicted, megalomaniac Hansen.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

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