triumphal

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   relating to, commemorating, or performed in celebration of a victory

   The victorious team rode through the city in a triumphal procession.

2. 2
   adj

   showing great pride or joy after a success

   A triumphal note entered her voice as she announced the final result.

From Middle English triumphal, through Old French trionfal and directly from Latin triumphalis ("of or belonging to a triumph"), from triumphus ("triumphal procession; victory").

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