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triumphal, triumphant
triumphal (trigh UHM fuhl) (adjective)
Characterized by a joyful success or victory: "Winning the election was a triumphal moment in her career."
triumphant (trigh UHM fuhnt) (adjective)
A description of the celebration of a significant event: "The mayor planned a triumphant parade for the football team because it finally won the pennant."
The music at the beginning of the opera rang of triumphal victory; as if celebrating the triumphant return of the explorers from their dangerous voyage.
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