triumphant
adjectiveattested in dialogue
- //tɹaɪˈʌmfənt//
Having achieved victory; victorious, conquering.
adjective
- 1
Having achieved victory; victorious, conquering.
church triumphant
Strachan emerged triumphant from the battle of former Celtic managers at the venue where they both enjoyed some of the highest points of their coaching careers.
- 2
Rejoicing in victory or success; displaying triumph; exultant.
triumphant orchestral music
- 3
Celebrating victory; triumphal.
- 4
obsoleteSplendid, magnificent.
Etymology
From Old French, from Latin triumphāns, present participle of triumphō (“to triumph; to exult, rejoice”). By surface analysis, triumph + -ant (adjectival suffix).
Forms
- comparative
- more triumphant
- superlative
- most triumphant
Tristan · A male given name from the Celtic languages.triumph · A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or…Triumph · A former make of British motor car.
triumphant · Having achieved victory; victorious, conquering.
trivia · Insignificant trifles of little importance, especially items…Trivia · An aspect of the Roman goddess Diana, pertaining to her role…trivial · Ignorable; of little significance or value.