Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for TRI-UMPH'ANT
TRI-UMPH'ANT, a. [L. triumphans.]
- Celebrating victory; as, a triumphant chariot. South.
- Rejoicing as for victory. Successful beyond hope to lead you forth / Triumphant out of this infernal pit. Milton.
- Victorious; graced with conquest. So shall it be in the church triumphant. Perkins. Athena, war's triumphant maid. Pope.
- Celebrating victory; expressing joy for success; as, a triumphant song.
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