Synonyms of triumphant

triumphant

adjective

trī-ˈəm(p)-fənt 

1

as in successful

having attained a desired end or state of good fortune

the triumphant bidder on the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• successful
• prosperous
• thriving
• promising
• flourishing
• palmy
• going
• in clover
• coming
• growing
• roaring
• booming
• runaway
• robust
• boffo
• socko
• gangbusters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsuccessful
• hopeless
• failed
• inauspicious
• failing
• no-good
• unpromising
• collapsing
• folding
• washing-out
• slipping
• flopping
• bankrupt
• waning
• destroyed
• declining
• futureless
• ruined
• wrecked
• slumping
• flunking
• kerflooey
• kaput

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

• proud
• ecstatic
• jubilant
• exultant
• arrogant
• rejoicing
• victorious
• exulting
• glorying
• prideful
• crowing
• euphoric
• crank
• elated
• cock-a-hoop
• boastful
• winning
• cocky
• conquering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defeated
• depressed
• disconsolate
• downcast
• dejected
• dispirited
• crestfallen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of triumphant

His memoir, released Tuesday, details his early life fleeing Vietnam with his father, time in refugee camps, his life as a child actor and his triumphant return to the screen. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

This happened when North Dakota State was adding to its growing legacy, nearly 60 years ago, that included triumphant stops in Sacramento. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026

While Dallas is always going to put up numbers, the triumphant return of the Jaxson Dart/Cam Skattebo circus act should go a long way toward boosting the NFL’s audience in the nation’s biggest media market. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

It’s framed as a triumphant moment, with plenty of Lizzie supporters shown in the crowd. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026