a. [ L. triumphans, p. pr. of triumphare: cf. F. triomphant. See Triumph, v. i. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. Rejoicing for victory; triumphing; exultant. [ 1913 Webster ] Successful beyond hope to lead ye forth Triumphant out of this infernal pit. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Celebrating victory; expressive of joy for success; as, a triumphant song or ode. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Graced with conquest; victorious. [ 1913 Webster ] Athena, war's triumphant maid. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ] So shall it be in the church triumphant. Perkins. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Of or pertaining to triumph; triumphal. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Captives bound to a triumphant car. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] Church triumphant, the church in heaven, enjoying a state of triumph, her warfare with evil being over; -- distinguished from church militant. See under Militant. [ 1913 Webster ]
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