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

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 notes

In plain EnglishVictorious and visibly proud of it.

Easily confused with

triumphal →

Common pairings

triumphant return triumphant victory

Word forms

more triumphant comparative, most triumphant superlative

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Etymology

From Latin triumphāns, present participle of triumphō ("to celebrate victory").

Origin: Latin

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.