triumphal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or celebrating a triumph
    • a triumphal procession
    • a triumphal arch
  2. adjective satellite joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
    rejoicing; prideful; triumphant; exulting; exultant; jubilant.
    • rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day
    • a triumphal success
    • a triumphant shout

WordNet

Tri*um"phal adjective
Etymology
L. triumphalis: cf. F. triomphal.
Definitions
  1. 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.
    Messiah his triumphal chariot turned. Milton.
Tri*um"phal noun
Definitions
  1. A token of victory. Obs.
    Joyless triumphals of his hoped success. Milton.

Webster 1913