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Definition of Triumphal
1. Adjective. Relating to or celebrating a triumph. "A triumphal arch"
2. Adjective. Joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success. "A triumphant shout"
Similar to: Elated
Derivative terms: Exult, Exult, Jubilance, Jubilancy, Jubilate, Pridefulness, Triumph, Triumph, Triumph
Definition of Triumphal
1. a. 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.
2. n. A token of victory.
Definition of Triumphal
1. Adjective. of, relating to, or being a triumph ¹
2. Adjective. that celebrates or commemorates a triumph or victory ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Triumphal
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Triumphal
Literary usage of Triumphal
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Architecture and Building, Biographical, Historical, and by Russell Sturgis (1901)
"Much the largest triumphal arch, modern or ancient, ... HS triumphal AVENUE.
One of the great central streets of some of the cities of the Roman Empire, ..."
2. Selections from Strabo: With an Introduction on Strabo's Life and Works by Strabo, Henry Fanshawe Tozer (1893)
"THE triumphal PROCESSION OF GERMANICUS. (VII. 1. 4.) Every detail is valuable
which throws light on the history of Arminius—' the man, but for whose heroism ..."
3. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel According to St. Luke by Alfred Plummer (1896)
"What good purpose would a second triumphal procession serve ? Would the Romans
have allowed this popular Teacher to enter the city a second time with a ..."
4. Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects and Curiosities by Shearjashub Spooner (1865)
"triumphal ARCHES. triumphal arches are monuments consisting of a grand portico or
... The triumphal arches varied greatly in point of construction, form, ..."
5. The Ruins and Excavations of Ancient Rome: A Companion Book for Students and by Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani (1897)
"triumphal ARCH OF AUGUSTUS (XXVII in plan). — In the same year (725) in which
the dedication of the Temple of Caesar and of the Curia Julia took place, ..."
6. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"Later, Dürer worked also on the • Triumph of Maximilian", and produced (1522)
the large ''triumphal Car", for the emperor. ..."
7. The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, and Literature for by Edmund Burke, Benjamin Franklin Collection (Library of Congress), John Davis Batchelder Collection (Library of Congress) (1822)
"Lieutenant Margreiter, with a detachment of the advanced guard, was the first
who attempted to enter the town ; but he had scarcely passed the triumphal ..."
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