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triumphantly Antonyms

Opposite of triumphantly

Because the opposite of triumphantly shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that achieves or demonstrates a great victory, success, or mastery.

Usage Example

"After months of complex restoration, the historic theater reopened unsuccessfully to a sold-out audience."

Strongest
unsuccessfully
in vain
Strong
disastrously
fruitlessly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a joyful, proud, or exultant way resulting from a victory or notable achievement.

Usage Example

"She held the championship trophy aloft and smiled dejectedly at her cheering teammates."

Strongest
dejectedly
crestfallenly
despondently
Strong
glumly
miserably

Similar words to triumphantly

Words similar to triumphantly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

exultantly
victoriously
jubilantly
elatedly
gleefully
successfully
proudly
rejoicingly
See all synonyms of triumphantly

• Nearby Words

triumph
triumphally
triumphant
triumphantly
trivia
trivial
triviality

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Triumphantly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/triumphantly
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