triumphant
/traɪˈʌmfənt/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6734 in the learning path
胜利的；得意的
Definitions
adj. successful or showing great happiness after winning
胜利的；得意的
Example
The triumphant captain lifted the trophy above her head.
获胜的队长把奖杯举过头顶。
After years of campaigning, residents were triumphant when the council agreed to protect their local woodland.
经过多年的争取，地方议会同意保护当地林地，居民们为此欢欣鼓舞。
Collocations
- triumphant smile
- triumphant return
- triumphant victory
Word family
- triumph (n.)
- triumph (v.)
- triumphantly (adv.)
Synonyms
- victorious
Antonyms
- defeated
Usage tip
既可指取得胜利，也可形容获胜后的得意神情。
FAQ
- What does triumphant mean?
- successful or showing great happiness after winning
- How is triumphant pronounced?
- UK /traɪˈʌmfənt/, US /traɪˈʌmfənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
