What does triumphant mean Meaning and Definition
What does triumphant mean
Pronunciation
/traɪˈɒmpənt/
Part of Speech
Adjective
Definition
Victorious, successful, or impressive; achieving a great success or victory
Examples
- The team’s triumphant return to the championship was celebrated by fans worldwide.
- The author’s triumphant release of her first novel marked a major milestone in her writing career.
Synonyms
- Victorious
- Triumphant
- Triumphant
Antonyms
- Defeated
- Failed
- Defeated
Etymology
From Old French triumphant, from Latin triumphans, present participial form of triumphare, to rejoice or celebrate victory
Usage Notes
Triumphant is often used to describe a sense of accomplishment or achievement, but can also be used to describe a feeling of elation or jubilation
Cultural References
The term “triumphant” has been used in various forms of media, including literature, music, and film, to describe a sense of victory or accomplishment.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Triumphant return – the return of someone or something after a period of absence or difficulty
- Triumphant cry – a loud and joyous cry of triumph or victory
Related Words or Phrases
- Victorious
- Successful
- Achieved
Collocations
- Triumphant march
- Triumphant victory
- Triumphant cry
Frequency of Use
According to the Oxford English Corpus, the adverb “triumphant” has been used over 1,000 times in the past year alone.
Common Misspellings
- Triumphantty
- Triomphant
- Triumphanty