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triumphal
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective triumphal has 2 senses
- triumphal(a = adj.pert) Array - relating to or celebrating a triumph; "a triumphal procession"; "a triumphal arch"
- triumphal(s = adj.all) exultant, exulting, jubilant, prideful, rejoicing, triumphant - joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success; "rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day"; "a triumphal success"; "a triumphant shout" Derived form noun triumph2
CIDE DICTIONARY
triumphal, a. [L. triumphalis: cf. F. triomphal.].
Of or pertaining to triumph; used in a triumph; indicating, or in honor of, a triumph or victory; as, a triumphal crown; a triumphal arch. [1913 Webster]
"Messiah his triumphal chariot turned."
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triumphal, n.
A token of victory. [1913 Webster]
"Joyless triumphals of his hoped success."
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OXFORD DICTIONARY
triumphal, adj. of or used in or celebrating a triumph.
Etymology
ME f. OF triumphal or L triumphalis (as TRIUMPH)
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