triumphal

triumphal
adjective see triumph I

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • triumphal — triumphal, triumphant Triumphal is a classifying word denoting things connected with victory, such as a triumphal arch or a triumphal procession. Triumphant is more descriptive and means ‘exulting in a victory or success’ with a wide range of… …   Modern English usage

  • 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. [1913 Webster] Messiah his triumphal chariot turned.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • triumphal — Adj. (Aufbaustufe) von großem Jubel begleitet, begeisterte Anerkennung findend Synonym: fulminant Beispiele: Das Debüt des neuen Trainers war triumphal. Die Olympiasieger wurden von ihren Fans auf dem Flughafen triumphal empfangen …   Extremes Deutsch

  • triumphal — [trī um′fəl] adj. 1. of, or having the nature of, a triumph 2. celebrating or commemorating a triumph [a triumphal procession] …   English World dictionary

  • Triumphal — Tri*um phal, n. A token of victory. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Joyless triumphals of his hoped success. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • triumphal — index prevailing (having superior force) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • triumphal — [[t]traɪʌ̱mf(ə)l[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n Triumphal is used to describe things that are done or made to celebrate a victory or great success. He made a triumphal entry into the city... The triumphal arch commemorates Caesar s victory over… …   English dictionary

  • triumphal — /truy um feuhl/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, celebrating, or commemorating a triumph or victory: a triumphal banquet; a triumphal ode. 2. triumphant (def. 2). [1400 50; late ME < L triumphalis. See TRIUMPH, AL1] * * * …   Universalium

  • triumphal — tri|um|phal [traıˈʌmfəl] adj [only before noun] done or made to celebrate a victory ▪ a triumphal procession ▪ a triumphal arch …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • triumphal — adjective (only before noun) done or made in order to celebrate a triumph: a triumphal procession | a triumphal arch …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • triumphal — See triumphal, triumphant …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

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