Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
tri·um·phant
\\trī-ˈəm(p)-fənt\\ adjective DATE 15th century
1. victorious
, conquering
triumphant armies2. archaic : of or relating to a triumph
3. rejoicing for or celebrating victory
a triumphant shout4. notably successful
a triumphant performance
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tri·um·phant·ly adverb Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7
triumphant
tri·umph·ant / trai5QmfEnt / adjective1. very successful in a way that causes great satisfaction
高奏凯歌的；大获全胜的；巨大成功的:
They emerged triumphant in the September election.
他们在九月份的选举中大获全胜。
2. showing great satisfaction or joy about a victory or success
欢欣鼓舞的；扬扬得意的；耀武扬威的:
a triumphant smile
得意扬扬的笑容
• tri·umph·ant·ly adv.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English
Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishtriumphant
adj.
VERBS appear, be, feel, look, seem, sound | emerge, return The Democrats have emerged triumphant from the political crisis.
ADV. positively There was a positively triumphant note in her voice. | almost | ultimately Hers is a moving and ultimately triumphant story.
triumphant adj.
⇨ successful 1
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tri·um·phant
\(ˈ)trī|əm(p)fənt\
adjectiveEtymology: Latin
triumphant-, triumphans, present participle of
triumphare to triumph
1. : conquering,
victorious
< triumphant armies >2. obsolete : of shining beauty
: magnificent
< a triumphant grave — Shakespeare >3. archaic : of, relating to, or celebrating a triumph
: triumphal
1
< captives bound to a triumphant car — Shakespeare >4. : rejoicing for or celebrating victory
: expressive of joy for success
: exultant
< a triumphant shout >