triumphant

Definition

Having achieved victory; victorious, conquering.

Etymology

From Old French, from Latin triumphāns, present participle of triumphō (“to triumph; to exult, rejoice”). By surface analysis, triumph + -ant (adjectival suffix).

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "triumphant orchestral music"

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