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 Baker was one of the most enduring if not triumphant of those competing for power and proximity to Reagan. — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Ryu became the quiet triumphant fighter while Ken failed to make the tournament of champions, losing most of his self worth and now six years later a shadow of his former self, prone to tacky endorsements and minor celebrity. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 The talk show host took a look back at Rodriguez’s triumphant DWTS run, which came to an end during Super Bowl Night on Tuesday. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2026 If the rapturous reception on the Paris show floor is any indication, the classic family van is poised to make a triumphant, high-tech comeback. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for triumphant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphant

Adjective

The president fired James Comey as FBI director in May 2017 as the bureau was investigating ties between Russia and the Republican’s successful 2016 campaign for the White House.

— Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
In my experience, the difference between successful AI adoption and disappointing results rarely comes down to the model or tool.

— Joel Burleson-Davis, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of successful

Adjective

While Ultron is proud of keeping his loyalties secret, a lot of loyalties seemingly get settled this episode.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Their chaperone, Thomas, isn’t just a teacher but a proud parent whose son’s first-place win in a science competition afforded the whole class this excursion.

— Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of proud

Adjective

Stewart began his long and prosperous life in Yorkshire, England, as the youngest of three boys.

— Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026
But our very flag represents an earnest desire to work together to create a prosperous place to live, work and raise a family.

— Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of prosperous

Adjective

David McIntosh, president of School Freedom Fund and the affiliated Club for Growth, was jubilant afterward.

— Henry Culvyhouse, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026
But the Brewers were not fazed by Ohtani’s jubilant celebration after his moonshot and began to chip away.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of jubilant

Adjective

To his dismay, many of the exultant people in cowboy hats, burnt orange T-shirts and other spirit gear appeared to be of South Asian heritage.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of exultant

Adjective

Steve Buscemi as Harry’s regular fence; Tatiana Maslany as his estranged daughter; and Will Price as the arrogant, heat-packing scion of a Manhattan crime family also star.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Ever-sensible Elinor, who never asks for much, has already met, and fallen for, Edward Ferrars (George MacKay), Fanny’s brother, as kind and modest as Fanny is arrogant.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

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