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triumphalist

triumphalist

1 8.3
A person who shows too much pride after a win and annoys others
  • noun
  • /traɪˈʌmfəlɪst/
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  • Their view of history was, until recently, triumphalist.

Examples

  • Some people see the book as triumphalist, and it is not.

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  • I know, this is way too techno-triumphalist for this blog.

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  • Mark Shea has been noting for a few years now, "we're not getting off this planet, deal with it," and taking the expected heat from techno-triumphalists.

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  • Conservative interpreters who view him as a Christian triumphalist who upheld the superior position of men must explain away his inclusivist/egalitarian statements.

    Academic text (2000)
  • In summary, reaction against the Alianza Liberal negative campaign caused some people to rally to the FSLN in September, after which elements of the FSLN became triumphalist.

    Academic text (1998)
  • It sounds today disquietingly triumphalist, reducing as it does any peoples already in its path to objects whose only role is to be brusquely shoved aside.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Internet Hindus don't seem to be triumphalists to me; mostly, they seem to be cynical anti-Congress, anti-lefty young males who think India would progress with a change in policies.

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  • After their team's surprising victory, the fans became triumphalist, parading through the streets with banners and chants.

  • The politician's speech was filled with triumphalist rhetoric, celebrating his administration's accomplishments without acknowledging any failures.

  • During the debate, her triumphalist attitude was evident as she constantly praised her party's achievements while dismissing the opposition.

Synonyms

blowhard
vstriumphalist
  • Offensive
22 8.2

A person who talks too much and brags about themselves

emphasizes proud celebration of victory or superiority rather than general bragging
braggart
vstriumphalist
  • Offensive
4 7.7

A person who talks a lot about themselves to show off

is focused more on celebrating a win or superiority
bragger
vstriumphalist
  • Offensive
1 4.9

A person who talks proudly about their success or things they own

puts more stress on declaring victory or being superior
boaster
vstriumphalist
1 4.4

A person who talks too proudly about their successes or things they own

leans more toward openly proclaiming victory or dominance
vaunter
vstriumphalist
  • Archaic
9.3

A person who often brags about what they have done in a proud way

is more about loudly proclaiming victory or superiority
trumper
vstriumphalist
  • Archaic
9.6

A person who brags loudly to get attention

is specifically about celebrating or proclaiming superiority after success
bighead
vstriumphalist
  • Offensive
6.8

A person who is too proud and thinks they know more than others

is more about actively proclaiming success or superiority to others

Antonyms

loser
  • Offensive
810 4.8

A person who often fails and who others look down on

How Proud

egotist
  • Offensive
4 6.8
triumphalist
1 8.3
braggart
  • Offensive
4 7.7

Surface Forms

triumphalist singular
triumphalists plural

Morphology

triumphalist = triumphal (semi-transparent) = triumph + al + ist

Derived by adding '-ist' to 'triumphal' to denote a person or adherent; the formation is regular though the sense 'excessively proud' is pragmatic.

Etymology

Triumphalist names a person who loudly celebrates their own or their group's win. The word comes from triumph meaning 'victory' and the ending -alist that makes it a person, so a triumphalist is someone who makes their 'victory' the center of attention.