triumphalism
triumphalism
Definition
tri·umph·al·ism (trī um′fəl iz′əm)
noun
a proud, often arrogant confidence in the validity and success of a set of beliefs, often, specif., religious beliefs
tri·umph′al·ist adjective, noun
triumphalism
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- capitalism: In fact the very triumphalism of capitalism has rebounded on it.
Converse of subject
- accompany: Accompanied by much triumphalism, celebration of President Hussein's greatness, and scorn poured on his enemies.
Adjective modifier
- capitalist: However, Poland into the New Millenium charts a more tentative line than the rhetoric of capitalist triumphalism.
- American: But as a satire this is very smart stuff with a strong point to make about American triumphalism.
- religious: According to the Catholic theologian Gregory Baum, the Church must divest itself of religious triumphalism.
Noun used with modifier
- 1930s: It is to William Noel Cunliffe, and his daughter Philae, a splendid piece of 1930s triumphalism, with flanking dogs.
- market: Free market triumphalism was abroad and the liberal consensus seemed to be sealed.
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