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triumphal

triump·hal

UK/tɹaɪˈʌmfəl/ US/traɪˈʌmfʌl/ rare obsolete

adjective

1.

relating to or celebrating a triumph

  • “a triumphal procession”
  • “a triumphal arch”
2.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

  • “rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day”
  • “a triumphal success”
  • “a triumphant shout”
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Origin

From Middle English triumphal, triumphall, tryumphal, from Latin triumphālis and Old French trionfal, triumphal.

Phrases

  • triumphal arch
  • triumphal entry

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