01 a. Rejoicing for victory; triumphing; exultant.
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Rejoicing for victory; triumphing; exultant.“Successful beyond hope to lead ye forth Triumphant out of this infernal pit.” — Milton.
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Celebrating victory; expressive of joy for success; as, a triumphant song or ode.
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Graced with conquest; victorious.“Athena, war's triumphant maid.” — Pope.“So shall it be in the church triumphant.” — Perkins.
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4.
Of or pertaining to triumph; triumphal.[Obs.]“Captives bound to a triumphant car.” — Shak.
Phrases & compounds
Church triumphant —
the church in heaven, enjoying a state of triumph, her warfare with evil being over; -- distinguished from church militant. See under Militant.