Triumphal: meaning, definitions and examples
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triumphal
[ traษชหสmfษl ]
victory celebration
Triumphal refers to something that is characteristic of or associated with a triumph or victory. It often implies a sense of joy, pride, and celebratory spirit ensuing from a significant achievement. Triumphal can describe parades, speeches, and other displays where success is publicly acknowledged and celebrated. It evokes feelings of elation and can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
Synonyms
celebratory, exultant, glorious, joyful, victorious.
Examples of usage
- The triumphant parade celebrated the team's victory.
- She gave a triumphant speech after winning the award.
- The painting depicts a triumphal procession.
- The book recounts the triumphal journey of the explorers.
Translations
Translations of the word "triumphal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น triunfal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคเคฏเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช triomphal
๐ฎ๐ฉ triumfal
๐บ๐ฆ ััััะผัะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ tryumfalny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฉใฎ
๐ซ๐ท triomphal
๐ช๐ธ triunfal
๐น๐ท zafer
๐ฐ๐ท ์น๋ฆฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุตุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ triumfรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ triumfรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ triumfalni
๐ฎ๐ธ sigursamur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตาฃััััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแ แแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษlษbษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ triunfal
Etymology
The word 'triumphal' originates from the Latin term 'triumphalis', which means 'of or belonging to a triumph.' This Latin word itself derives from 'triumphus', meaning a ceremonial procession celebrating a victory, especially in a military context. In ancient Rome, a triumph was a grand parade held to honor a general who had achieved a significant victory in battle. It was accompanied by elaborate festivities, including music, dancing, and the display of spoils. Over time, the term evolved and made its way into Middle English as 'triumphal' in the late 14th century, where it began to encompass broader meanings of joy and celebration associated with any successful achievement, not solely military victories. As the use of the term expanded, 'triumphal' began to be applied to various contexts that evoke a sense of success or accomplishment, reflecting the same jubilant spirit found in its historical roots.