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adjective

as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph in a crowing speech, the mayor thanked all who had helped get her reelected

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crowing

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verb

present participle of crow
1
as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph being the home of the new Super Bowl champs was the first thing that city residents had to crow about in a very long time

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as in boasting
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess the in-your-face crowing by some of the winning athletes at the Olympics was embarrassing

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Recent Examples of crowing
Adjective
The Coliseum, crowded and crowing, 75,500 people turning up the volume louder than it’s been in a good minute at the historic venue. — Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
Finally, a mystical Rabbi arrives and shocks the king and queen by taking off all his clothing, getting under the table and crowing like a rooster. — Josh Penn Soskin, Variety, 16 July 2026 Neighbors bothered by crowing or other issues can file nuisance complaints with Animal Care and Control. — Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026 The amendments, collectively known as the Zoning Code Amendment for Crowing Fowl, were driven by more than 800 complaints related to crowing fowl submitted through Sacramento County’s 311 system from 2022 through July 25, 2025. — Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 The cockerel had been crowing for a good while before that, but today Archie was literally up with the lark. — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 Carrel and company are all stellar and worth crowing about but plucking out a few side stories might well make this a smoother, more tonally consistent show. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 DeSantis and Uthmeier have been crowing over reports that claimed federal prosecutors were not interested in pursuing the case. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026 Voices chattering in Yiddish mingle with clucking chickens, crowing roosters and accordion music drifting through a bustling outdoor market. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 All that crowing about going to the movies for the communal experience is overrated. — Mara Reinstein, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowing
  1. triumphant
  2. delighting
  3. boasting
  4. proud
  5. exulting
  6. bragging
  7. ecstatic
  8. triumphing
Adjective
  • Hezly Rivera, the defending national champion, is in fourth place after a fall on uneven bars, while Skye Blakley made a triumphant return to the all-around at the elite level.
    — Nancy Armour, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • House of Stassi was supposed to be Stassi’s triumphant return to form entirely on her own terms.
    — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of triumphant
Verb
  • The match showcased all competitors, with Solo even mocking Jey Uso, delighting the crowd.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Noah’s Ark Waterpark stands out as a fan favorite, delighting guests since its seasonal operations began in 1979.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of delighting
Verb
  • This approach has already yielded significant results, with the 2026 BET Awards achieving its highest ratings since 2019, boasting a 50% year-over-year growth.
    — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In the stone-age aughts, people did not have the propensity to boost their ego by owning stuff and boasting about their possessions online.
    — Zahra Tayeb, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of boasting
Adjective
  • Though Hallegua and Josephai rarely meet, both are intensely proud of their ancient heritage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Spanish-speaking students and staff at Oak Lawn Community High School are proud of their heritage and will share it with the larger community during a festival that celebrates Hispanic food and culture.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of proud
Verb
  • Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
  • And then there was CMAT, the Irish singer who has already become a European sensation, exulting in a sensational reception for her mainstage set at GJWW, which some attendees went online to cite as the most thrilling full-length performance of the weekend.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of exulting
Verb
  • So, The Hawk is number one on Netflix in the US and the service is bragging about it.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • But other evidence, including video and text messages of the officer bragging about the shooting, bolstered Martinez’s account and prompted a judge to dismiss the federal charges against her.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of bragging
Adjective
  • His prose radiates an ecstatic pessimism, as if lit up from within by the relief of not having to sugarcoat things with comforting lies.
    — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There was little doubt fans would be ecstatic about Patrick Kane coming back.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ecstatic
Verb
  • So Democratic mainstays such as the three-term Colorado Senator Michael Bennet are losing their campaigns, and members of the Democratic Socialists of America are triumphing.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • The Entertainer of the Year award went to Cody Johnson, triumphing over fellow nominees Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2026
Definition of triumphing

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