Synonyms

triumphantly

American

[trahy-uhm-fuhnt-lee] / traɪˈʌm fənt li /

adverb

in a way that symbolizes victory or success.

Francis Scott Key was inspired by the sight of the large American flag flying triumphantly above the fort.
As she finishes, the music soars triumphantly then crunches onto what must be one of the most dramatically telling discords in the history of music.
in a way that shows rejoicing or exultation over a victory or success.

On Thursday the founder of the biotech company triumphantly announced production of 70 million doses of the antimalarial compound.
He turned and ran towards the jubilant fans, leaping triumphantly into the air.

Other Word Forms

untriumphantly adverb

Etymology

Origin of triumphantly

triumphant ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Fritz fought back, triumphantly breaking in the seventh game of the third set with an enormous smash.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

By Friday, the former coach who’d triumphantly celebrated last year in Columbus found himself in a narrow, cement-walled room, dressed in a white jail-issued uniform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Then, they emerge triumphantly with a round for us all.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

There was even more palpable excitement as a platform rose from the 360-degree stage to reveal the five performing members back triumphantly, all clad in sharp black suits with glittering accents.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

“And Laius was murdered by robbers, where three roads meet on the way to Delphi,” she concluded triumphantly.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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