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Triumphant
Pronunciation : Tri*um"phant
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. triumphans, p. pr. of triumphare: cf. F. triomphant. See Triumph, v. i.]
Definition : 1. Rejoicing for victory; triumphing; exultant. Successful beyond hope to lead ye forth Triumphant out of this infernal pit. Milton.
2. Celebrating victory; expressive of joy for success; as, a triumphant song or ode.
3. Graced with conquest; victorious. Athena, war's triumphant maid. Pope. So shall it be in the church triumphant. Perkins.
4. Of or pertaining to triumph; triumphal. [Obs.] Captives bound to a triumphant car. Shak. Church triumphant, the church in heaven, enjoying a state of triumph, her warfare with evil being over; -- distinguished from church militant. See under Militant.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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