triumphant

adjective

tri·​um·​phant trī-ˈəm(p)-fənt 

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

triumphantly adverb

Synonyms of triumphant

• successful
• prosperous

Examples of triumphant in a Sentence

the triumphant bidder on the house

he was positively triumphant when the school troublemaker finally got expelled

Recent Examples on the Web

After the Sacramento Kings were caught for a shot-clock violation on the first possession of Monday’s preseason game, Luka Doncic raised his fists toward the Lakers’ bench with a triumphant grin to symbolize the successful start. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Guadagnino is hoping to make his triumphant return to an Oscar ceremony. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

But the archive also lays bar the less triumphant side of Nelson’s career. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Collins sought to take the high road, at least with the triumphant Yankees. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

triumphant

adjective

tri·​um·​phant trī-ˈəm(p)-fənt 

1

: victorious, conquering

triumphant armies

2

: rejoicing for or celebrating victory or success

a triumphant shout

triumphantly adverb