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}]
Triumphal \Tri*um"phal\, n. A token of victory. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Joyless triumphals of his hoped success. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
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. --Milton. [1913 Webster]