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triumphal

tri·um·phal [ trī úmfəl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
commemorating victory: celebrating or commemorating a victory, usually a military one
a triumphal procession


tri·umph·al·ism noun

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triumphal or triumphant?

Triumphal is a neutral word that classifies something as simply commemorating a victory, usually a military one: The band will play a triumphal march.Triumphant describes the feelings following a success, or something outstandingly successful: The winning team returned home triumphant.She told us of her win with a triumphant look on her face.He made a triumphant comeback.

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