Triumphant

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪəmfənt/

Definitions of triumphant

noun a person who is victorious or successful

Example Sentences

A1 She felt triumphant after winning the race.

A2 The team's triumphant celebration could be heard from miles away.

B1 His triumphant smile showed his satisfaction with the results.

B2 The triumphant moment when they reached the summit was unforgettable.

C1 The artist's triumphant exhibition showcased their mastery of the craft.

C2 The triumphant victory marked a turning point in their career.

adjective describing a feeling of great victory or success

Example Sentences

A1 She felt triumphant after winning the game.

A2 The team was triumphant in their first match of the season.

B1 The company celebrated a triumphant year with record profits.

B2 The artist's latest exhibition was a triumphant success, with all pieces sold.

C1 After years of hard work, he finally achieved a triumphant victory in the election.

C2 The general led his troops to a triumphant conquest, expanding the empire's borders.

Examples of triumphant in a Sentence

formal The team emerged triumphant in the championship match.

informal We were triumphant in our quest to find the best pizza in town.

slang She felt totally triumphant after acing her exam.

figurative His triumphant smile lit up the room as he accepted the award.

Grammatical Forms of triumphant

past tense

triumphed

plural

triumphants

comparative

more triumphant

superlative

most triumphant

present tense

triumphs

future tense

will triumph

perfect tense

has triumphed

continuous tense

is triumphing

singular

triumphant

positive degree

triumphant

infinitive

to triumph

gerund

triumphing

participle

triumphed

Origin and Evolution of triumphant

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'triumphant' originated from the Latin word 'triumphans', which is derived from the verb 'triumphare' meaning 'to triumph'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of Roman military triumphs, the word 'triumphant' has evolved to signify victory, success, or celebration in a broader sense.