triumphal
pronunciation
How to pronounce triumphal in British English:
UK [traɪˈʌmfl]
How to pronounce triumphal in American English:
US [traɪˈʌmfəl]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or celebrating a triumph
- joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
Word Origin
- triumphal (adj.)
- early 15c., from Latin triumphalis, from triumphus (see triumph (n.)). Related: Triumphally.
Example
- 1. The tone of the western press , from the new york times to life , was almost triumphal .
- 2. What bred the culture of postmodernism , with its dismissal of so-called grandnarratives and triumphal announcement of the end of history , was above all theconviction that the future would now be simply more of the present .
- 3. Colin put a triumphal expression on his face .
- 4. How did the west decline from its triumphal march to its present sickness ?
- 5. Her popularity has declined since her triumphal return from exile two year ago .