triumphant

adjective

trī-ˈəm(p)-fənt How to pronounce triumphant (audio)
Definition of triumphantnext
1
as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune the triumphant bidder on the house

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2
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 West is full of stories about the musical’s triumphant 1994 premiere. — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026 After skipping out on a handful of games, Taylor made her triumphant return to Arrowhead Stadium in a plaid matching set from Vivienne Westwood. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Planet Pride drew thousands to Pacha New York on June 27th, marking a triumphant return for the reborn venue during Pride Month. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Two years after that triumphant moment, the Celtics are splitting up one of the most successful duos in recent history. — Jay King, New York Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for triumphant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphant
  1. successful
  2. proud
  3. prosperous
  4. ecstatic
  5. jubilant
  6. exultant
  7. arrogant
Adjective
  • Led by Nasser Larguet, a Moroccan coach who had spent most of his career working inside some of France’s most successful academies, the academy instilled a methodology that eventually created better facilities and coaching in the country.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The simultaneous girls’ night is only slightly more successful.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
Definition of successful
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  • So is the proud Iranian diaspora showing up en masse to mostly support Team Melli twice, in draws with New Zealand and Belgium.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Andres Guardado, the former Deportivo La Coruna and Real Betis midfielder, was always proud to have 20 photos of Messi and him together on the pitch.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of proud
Adjective
  • Congressional District first and will work to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future for our families, our communities, and our country.
    — Belinda Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • The first half, which takes place in 1923-24, revolves around Tatos Cartozian, a prosperous rug merchant living with his family in Portland, Ore.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of prosperous
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  • Here, perhaps, is a truer explanation for the relentless invention and questing that just happens to result in their ecstatic calibrations of noise.
    — Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • Other sources who have seen the film have been ecstatic and overwhelmingly positive about the Irish actor’s work.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of ecstatic
Adjective
  • Other major boulevards across Casablanca were also jammed with jubilant fans.
    — Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
  • All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of jubilant
Adjective
  • Thomas first shows up on her Instagram page that February, in an exultant post from a ski area.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Grief has always been at the core of the French Cuban twin duo’s work, but joy spills over in the rumbling electronic-R&B production, dramatic strings, and exultant hand percussion of Offering, their first album as independent artists.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
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  • West Germany, arrogant attitude adjusted, pounded Chile, 4-1.
    — David j. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • Lasso, in his initial introduction to audiences, wasn’t the warm, pun-loving, inspirational coach audiences would eventually embrace through Apple +, but a slightly arrogant buffoon parodying the average American sports fan.
    — Charles Moss, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of arrogant

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