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in high spirits, triumphant, elated
A state of being full of confidence and pride, especially after a success or achievement. Describes someone who is visibly elated and walking tall.
意気揚々と帰ってきた。
He came back in high spirits.
試合に勝って、選手たちは意気揚々と引き上げた。
Having won the match, the athletes withdrew triumphantly.
契約を取り付けた営業部のチームは、意気揚々たる表情でオフィスに戻ってきた。
The sales team, having secured the contract, returned to the office with triumphant expressions.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 意気揚々と (in high spirits)
- Modifier: 意気揚々たる + noun (triumphant ~)
USAGE:
意気揚々 is a four-character compound (四字熟語) describing a state of visible elation and confidence. It is most commonly used adverbially with と, describing how someone moves, speaks, or behaves after a success.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 意気揚々と帰る: to return triumphantly
- 意気揚々と歩く: to walk with a spring in one's step
- 意気揚々たる姿: a triumphant figure