triumphalism
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8.5
- noun
- /traɪˈʌmfəˌlɪzəm/
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triunfalismo
- The Twin Towers represented this symbol of American triumphalism, and that is reflected in the comic books and the popular culture.
- American triumphalism
Examples
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We do not miss the Church of "triumphalism," which viewed itself as superior to all and the source of all truth.
Academic text (2014) -
For a time in the early 1990s, (neo) liberal democratic triumphalism was the order of the day.
Academic text (1998) -
If nothing else, American Health Empire represented a sharp departure from the medical triumphalism of the previous decade.
Academic text (2011) -
The tone has been neither that of American triumphalism and exceptionalism nor one of American decline.
Academic text (2012) -
I love Stephen Fry, but he does buy into English-language triumphalism far too much.
Blog text (5) -
Americans will also have to accept that their triumphalism and disdain for international law are creating enemies everywhere, not just among Muslims.
Academic text (2002) -
The triumphalism faded and was replaced by disillusionment both with their principles and with their allies.
Academic text (1993) -
The European visitor to Washington now encounters American economic triumphalism mixed with contempt for Europe's sluggish growth and social protection.
Academic text (1998) -
It is instructive to compare Andres Pierre's triumphalism with Eduard's apocalyptic visions.
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After their victory in the championship, the team's triumphalism was evident in their interviews, as they spoke about how they had outperformed all their rivals.
Synonyms
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5.6
Extreme pride in how you look or what you can do
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5.7
Being too pleased with yourself in a way that annoys others
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7.2
Feeling that you are better than other people because you think highly of yourself
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7.9
Thinking that you are more important or powerful than others
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9.9
Too much pride in your successes or looks that makes you show off
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7.4
Feeling that you are much better than other people
Thinking you are much better or more important than other people
Being too proud of your appearance or abilities
Antonyms
How Proud
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word triumphalism comes from triumph, a word for a great victory and the public parade that celebrated it, and the ending -ism, which means a 'belief' or 'attitude'. So, triumphalism is the showy pride or belief people feel after a win.