adjective
Uncommon
triumphant
treye-UHM-fuhnt
Triumphant (adjective) means having won, or feeling and showing great pride in a victory. Example: “The triumphant team paraded the trophy through the streets.”
adjective
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Having won, or feeling and showing great pride in a victory.
"The triumphant team paraded the trophy through the streets."
"She gave a triumphant smile as her name was announced as winner."
How to use triumphant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVictorious and visibly proud of it.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
triumphant return
triumphant victory
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more triumphant
- Superlative
- most triumphant
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Etymology
From Latin triumphāns, present participle of triumphō ("to celebrate victory").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “triumphant” mean?
The word “triumphant” means having won, or feeling and showing great pride in a victory. In plain terms, victorious and visibly proud of it.
How do you pronounce “triumphant”?
“Triumphant” is pronounced treye-UHM-fuhnt (/tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “triumphant” in a sentence?
Here is “triumphant” used in a sentence: “The triumphant team paraded the trophy through the streets.”
What part of speech is “triumphant”?
“Triumphant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “triumphant” come from?
The word “triumphant” comes from Latin. From Latin triumphāns, present participle of triumphō ("to celebrate victory").
Is “triumphant” a common word?
“Triumphant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
