Triumphal: meaning, definitions and examples

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triumphal

 

[ traษชหˆสŒmfษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น triunfal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคœเคฏเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช triomphal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ triumfal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ั–ัƒะผั„ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tryumfalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹ๅˆฉใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท triomphal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ triunfal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zafer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šน๋ฆฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุชุตุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ triumfรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ triumfรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ฏๆ—‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ triumfalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sigursamur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตาฃั–ัั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™lษ™bษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,383, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.