triumphantly — in a way that shows great happiness or joy at a victory or success
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that shows great happiness or joy at a victory or success
Pronunciation (IPA): /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
Example Sentences
- The student walked triumphantly out of the exam room, knowing he had aced every question.
- My cat strutted triumphantly into the living room with a dead mouse in its mouth.
- She triumphantly held up her driver's license after passing the test on her fifth attempt.
triumphantly
ADVERB[/traɪˈʌmfəntli/]
in a way that shows great happiness or joy at a victory or success
in a way that shows great happiness or joy at a victory or success
She crosses triumphantly and defiantly, as lights shine brilliantly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin triumphus, meaning a victorious procession or celebration. In ancient Rome, this term referred to the ceremonial parade of a victorious general through the city, particularly passing under the triumphal arch. The word has retained its association with expressions of victory and joy in modern usage.
Breakdown
triumph (Latin triumphus, victory procession) + -ant (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix forming an adverbial modifier from the adjective triumphant).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student walked triumphantly out of the exam room, knowing he had aced every question.”
“My cat strutted triumphantly into the living room with a dead mouse in its mouth.”
“She triumphantly held up her driver's license after passing the test on her fifth attempt.”
“The chef emerged triumphantly from the kitchen, not knowing his soufflé had already collapsed.”
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