adjective
triumphant
try-UM-funt/traɪˈʌmfənt/
Having achieved success or showing joy and pride in it.
The triumphant athlete raises the trophy with a beaming smile.
Etymology
The Latin verb meant to celebrate a victory, especially with a triumphal procession. Its participial adjective connects being victorious with the joy or pride that success produces.
In context
I should have felt triumphant as I had amassed an adequate amount of money to sustain me for the duration of my existence.
More examples
- The triumphant team returns home with the championship trophy.
- He looks triumphant after finally solving the puzzle.
- Her latest performance marks a triumphant return to the stage.
Forms
triumphant · more triumphant · most triumphant
triumph noun — A major victory or notable success.
triumphantly adverb — In a way showing joy at success.
Similar words
- victorious
- Emphasizes winning a contest or struggle rather than expressing pride.
- successful
- Describes achieving a goal without necessarily showing joy or pride.
- jubilant
- Emphasizes great joy, which need not come from personal success.