noun
- people who display or express excessive pride in victory or success, often in a way that shows contempt for opponents
Usage: plural form of triumphalist
Examples
- The triumphalists celebrated their electoral victory with little regard for their opponents’ feelings.
- Critics accused the team’s fans of being triumphalists after their championship win.
- The triumphalists’ behavior at the debate alienated many moderate voters.
- She warned against becoming triumphalists despite their recent success.
- The triumphalists dominated the post-game interviews with their boastful comments.
- Many viewed the triumphalists as poor sports who couldn’t win gracefully.