Reading Theme:
Triumphant: Definition, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：victorious (triumphant)
triumphant
/traɪˈʌmfənt/
adj.
It describes a person or team who has just won a big competition, like a championship.
victorious
➕
/vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
adj.
Describing a person or team that has achieved a significant victory, often in a competition or contest.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'triumphus' (victory parade) + suffix '-ant' meaning being in a state of triumph.
💡 Mnemonic
Triumph + ant: imagine an ant celebrating a big win, feeling triumphant with a tiny trophy.
📖 Example
Seeing his national team score the winning goal at the last minute, he jumped up with a triumphant shout.
He let out a triumphant shout as his national team scored the winning goal at the last minute.
🔗 Collocations
triumphant shout – a loud cry expressing victory
triumphant team – a group that has won decisively
triumphant moment – a time of great success and celebration
🔄 Synonyms
victorious (adj.) – having won a victory; triumphant
successful (adj.) – achieving desired results or wins
exultant (adj.) – filled with or expressing great joy from success
🚫 Antonyms
defeated (adj.) – having been beaten in a contest or competition
unsuccessful (adj.) – not achieving success or victory
🌱 Derivatives
triumphantly (adv.) – in a triumphant manner
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'triumphus', the grand procession for victorious Roman generals. The word evolved to describe the emotion of achieving great success in modern contexts like sports or competitions.
Meaning 2：exultant (triumphant)
triumphant
/traɪˈʌmfənt/
adj.
This meaning focuses more on the proud and happy behavior that someone shows after winning.
exultant
➕
/ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
adj.
Showing pride and joy through behavior or expression after accomplishing something significant.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
After successfully demonstrating his new invention, the inventor wore a triumphant smile on his face.
The inventor wore a triumphant smile after successfully demonstrating his new invention.
🔗 Collocations
triumphant smile – a smile that shows pride in success
triumphant expression – a facial display of victory and happiness
triumphant demeanor – the way one carries oneself after achieving success
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
dejected (adj.) – sad and depressed, especially after failure
crestfallen (adj.) – disappointed and sad from a setback
🌱 Derivatives
triumphantly (adv.) – in a triumphant manner
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