Word
triumphantly
Phoneticstri·umphant·ly
US/tɹaɪˈəmfəntɫi/
UK/tɹaɪˈʌmfəntli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that shows you have won or succeeded. You use it when someone celebrates a victory with pride.
adv. in a way that expresses victory or successful achievement, often with pride or celebration. Typically modifies verbs of action or speech, such as raising, shouting, or announcing.
Examples
“She raises her arms triumphantly after winning the race.”
“The team lifts the trophy triumphantly as the crowd cheers after months of hard training.”
“After years of rejection, the novelist holds up the published book triumphantly, aware that persistence has finally turned doubt into recognition.”
Examples
simple
“She raises her arms triumphantly after winning the race.”
contextual
“The team lifts the trophy triumphantly as the crowd cheers after months of hard training.”
complex
“After years of rejection, the novelist holds up the published book triumphantly, aware that persistence has finally turned doubt into recognition.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “triumphantly” in context.
Verb
01. announce triumphantly
“She announced triumphantly that she had passed the bar exam.”
verb + adv
02. declare triumphantly
“The captain declared triumphantly that they had won the championship.”
verb + adv
03. grin triumphantly
“She grinned triumphantly after overtaking her rival on the final lap.”
verb + adv
04. proclaim triumphantly
“The leader proclaimed triumphantly that the campaign had succeeded.”
verb + adv
05. shout triumphantly
“The fans shouted triumphantly when their team scored the winner.”
verb + adv
06. smile triumphantly
“He smiled triumphantly as the final results were displayed.”
verb + adv
07. declare victory triumphantly
“The mayor declared victory triumphantly after the election results.”
08. pump a fist triumphantly
“She pumped a fist triumphantly after crossing the finish line first.”
09. raise the trophy triumphantly
“The captain raised the trophy triumphantly before the cheering crowd.”
10. shout triumphantly in celebration
“The players shouted triumphantly in celebration after the final whistle.”
11. smile triumphantly at rival
“He smiled triumphantly at his rival after winning the debate.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.
Real-World Examples
“So she had a makeover and returned triumphantly to the store, just like in the movie?” Etymology
From triumphant + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
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