triumphant

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having achieved a great victory (= winning a war or competition) or success, or feeling very happy and proud because of such an achievement:

It seemed as though the whole city had turned out for their team's triumphant homecoming.

She emerged triumphant from the court after all the charges against her were dropped because of a lack of evidence.

She made a triumphant return to the stage after several years of working in television.