Category:Triumphant

Tri*um"phant, a. Etym: [l. triumphans, p. pr. of triumphare: cf. F. Triomphant. See triumph, v. i.]

1. Rejoicing for victory; triumphing; exultant. Successful beyond hope to lead ye forth triumphant out of this Infernal pit. Milton.

2. Celebrating victory; expressive of joy for success; as, a Triumphant song or ode.

3. Graced with conquest; victorious. Athena, war's triumphant maid. Pope. So shall it be in the church triumphant. Perkins.

4. Of or pertaining to triumph; triumphal. [obs.] Captives bound to a triumphant car. Shak. Church triumphant, the church in heaven, enjoying a state of triumph, Her warfare with evil being over; -- distinguished from church Militant. See under militant.