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tri·um·phant

   [trahy-uhm-fuhnt]
–adjective
1.
having achieved victory or success; victorious; successful.
2.
exulting over victory; rejoicing over success; exultant.
3.
Archaic. triumphal (def. 1).
4.
Obsolete. splendid; magnificent.
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Origin:
1485–95; < L triumphant-, s. of triumphāns, prp. of triumphāre to triumph. See triumph, -ant

—Related forms
tri·um·phant·ly, adverb
un·tri·um·phant, adjective
un·tri·um·phant·ly, adverb

—Can be confused: triumphal, triumphant.
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tri·um·phant   (trī-ŭm'fənt)   
adj.  

  1. Exulting in success or victory.

  2. Victorious; conquering.

  3. Archaic Triumphal.

  4. Obsolete Magnificent; splendid.

tri·um'phant·ly adv.
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