Master confusing words with ease
Triumphal vs. Triumphant
Triumphal
/trʌɪˈʌmf(ə)l/Examples:
The parade ended with a triumphal march.Her triumphal smile revealed her victory.We attended a triumphal ceremony to honor the heroes.
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Triumphant
/traɪˈʌmfənt/Examples:
She felt triumphant after crossing the marathon finish line.The team was triumphant, celebrating their unexpected victory.His triumphant smile reflected his confidence and success.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- The word triumphal typically describes something related to a celebration or event, like an arch or procession.
- Triumphant is an adjective describing a feeling of victory or success experienced by someone.
- Remember, triumphal is more about the event or thing, while triumphant is about someone's emotion.
- If someone is triumphant, they are celebrating victory themselves.
- A triumphal march involves a parade or celebration of triumph.
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