Word
triumphal
Phoneticstri·umphal
US/tɹaɪˈəmfəɫ/
UK/tɹˈaɪʌmfəl/
Definition
adj. connected with celebrating a big win or victory, like a parade or monument after a battle.
adj. relating to or celebrating a victory or triumph, especially in ceremonial contexts such as processions, arches, or monuments.
Examples
“They build a triumphal arch to mark the victory.”
“The city preserves its old triumphal arch as a reminder of the army's return after the war.”
“Historians note that the triumphal imagery on the monument was designed to turn a costly campaign into a story of national glory.”
Examples
simple
“They build a triumphal arch to mark the victory.”
contextual
“The city preserves its old triumphal arch as a reminder of the army's return after the war.”
complex
“Historians note that the triumphal imagery on the monument was designed to turn a costly campaign into a story of national glory.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “triumphal” in context.
Adjective
01. triumphal arch
“Napoleon commissioned a triumphal arch to commemorate his victories in battle.”
adj + noun
02. triumphal entry
“The Gospels describe Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.”
adj + noun
03. triumphal march
“The army's triumphal march through the liberated town drew huge crowds.”
adj + noun
04. triumphal monument
“Trajan's Column remains the most famous triumphal monument of ancient Rome.”
adj + noun
05. triumphal parade
“The victorious team was greeted with a triumphal parade through the capital.”
adj + noun
06. triumphal procession
“Roman generals were honoured with a triumphal procession through the city.”
adj + noun
07. triumphal return
“The explorers received a triumphal return after their record-breaking voyage.”
adj + noun
08. erect a triumphal arch
“The emperor ordered his generals to erect a triumphal arch in the forum.”
09. hold a triumphal parade
“The city held a triumphal parade to honour the returning soldiers.”
10. make a triumphal entry into
“The champion made a triumphal entry into the stadium to deafening applause.”
11. make a triumphal return to
“After months in exile, the leader made a triumphal return to the capital.”
12. stage a triumphal procession
“Ancient Rome staged a triumphal procession for every major military victory.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before nouns denoting monuments, arches, or processions.
Real-World Examples
“Bacon told CNN he was unwilling to support the president’s agenda, such as building a triumphal arch or a new White House ballroom, while he withheld support for Ukraine.” “Sept 20 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Washington would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, making it the second major construction project he has sought to justify on national security grounds.” Etymology
From Middle English triumphal, triumphall, tryumphal, from Latin triumphālis and Old French trionfal, triumphal.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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