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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Triumphal \Tri*um"phal\, 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.
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Messiah his triumphal chariot turned. --Milton.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Triumphal \Tri*um"phal\, n.
A token of victory. [Obs.]
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Joyless triumphals of his hoped success. --Milton.
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) :
triumphal
adj 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" [syn: exultant, exulting,
jubilant, prideful, rejoicing, triumphal,
triumphant]
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