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triumphant

adjective
tri·​um·​phant | \ trÄ«-ˈəm(p)-fÉ™nt How to pronounce triumphant (audio) \

Definition of triumphant

1 : victorious, conquering triumphant armies
2 : rejoicing for or celebrating victory a triumphant shout
3 : notably successful a triumphant performance
4 archaic : of or relating to a triumph

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Other Words from triumphant

triumphantly adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for triumphant

Synonyms

flourishing, going, palmy, prosperous, successful, thriving

Antonyms

failed, unsuccessful

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Examples of triumphant in a Sentence

the triumphant bidder on the house he was positively triumphant when the school troublemaker finally got expelled

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Senior cornerback Jace Whittaker made a triumphant return to the field, at least from an individual standpoint. Michael Lev, azcentral, "Arizona looking for answers to 'critical errors' after loss to Hawaii," 28 Aug. 2019 That was the case during the Music City Bowl, when Auburn turned in a historic offensive performance in Malzahn’s triumphant return to playcalling. Tom Green | [email protected], al, "Inside the offensive dynamic that will dictate Auburn’s season," 27 Aug. 2019 The series — which, in addition to McCormack, tars Debra Messing, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally — made a triumphant return in 2017, over 10 years after the Emmy Award-winning series concluded its first eight seasons. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Demi Lovato Reveals Will & Grace Guest Role with Behind-the-Scenes Pic: 'I Can't Stop Laughing'," 27 Aug. 2019 Meanwhile, Abby is also expected to make her triumphant return early on in season 23. Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "The Real Reason 'The View' Is on Hiatus and What to Expect When the Show Comes Back," 9 Aug. 2019 Their elections, however, feel less like a triumphant return and more like a rescue mission. Ben Rothenberg, New York Times, "Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Return to Leadership Roles in Tennis," 8 Aug. 2019 Not only was the city celebrating Caribana 2019 in honor of their Caribbean residents, but Drake's OVO Fest also made its triumphant return Sunday night (Aug. 4) at the Budweiser Stage. Carl Lamarre, Billboard, "Top Five Moments From OVO Fest 2019 Night One," 5 Aug. 2019 Lauren Murphy of Anchorage scored a spectacular knockout in a triumphant return to the UFC octagon Saturday in Newark, New Jersey. Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News, "Anchorage’s Lauren Murphy uses her knee to knock out foe and return to UFC win column," 4 Aug. 2019 Nishesh Basavareddy from Carmel, Indiana made a triumphant return to the courts after a one-year absence due to a knee injury. Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, "USTA Boys’ 14 National Clay Court Championships hits the courts in Fort Lauderdale," 1 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of triumphant

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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triumphant

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of triumphant

: resulting in victory or success
: celebrating victory or success

triumphant

adjective
tri·​um·​phant | \ trÄ«-ˈəm-fÉ™nt How to pronounce triumphant (audio) \

Kids Definition of triumphant

2 : rejoicing for or celebrating victory

Other Words from triumphant

triumphantly adverb

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