triumphal
Marking a conquest
Triumphal describes something relating to or celebrating a triumph—especially a victory in battle or competition.
A triumphal arch commemorates military conquest.
A triumphal procession celebrates a victor's return.
The word emphasizes the ceremonial marking of success rather than the success itself, distinguishing it from triumphant, which describes the feeling or appearance of victory.
Ceremonial public procession
- marchRhythmic group walk
- processionFormal moving line
- chariotAncient horse-drawn fighter's vehicle
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
fanfare · coronation · cavalcade · motorcade · homecoming · ceremony · regalia · banner
Curved spanning structure
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
- gateHinged barrier in fence
- columnVertical structural element
- edificeLarge impressive building
memorial · landmark · structure · stately · imposing · grandiose · majestic · towering
Impressive, striking beauty
- grandeurImpressive splendor and scale
- majestyImpressive supreme dignity
- magnificenceImpressive beauty or scale
- resplendenceImpressive, dazzling brilliance
pomp · exaltation · nobility · dignity · acclaim · renown · prestige · distinction
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- marchRhythmic group walk
- processionFormal moving line
- chariotAncient horse-drawn fighter's vehicle
pageantry · fanfare · coronation · cavalcade · motorcade · homecoming · ceremony · regalia · banner · herald
arch
Curved spanning structure
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
- gateHinged barrier in fence
- columnVertical structural element
edifice · memorial · landmark · structure · stately · imposing · grandiose · majestic · towering · iconic
splendor
Impressive, striking beauty
- grandeurImpressive splendor and scale
- majestyImpressive supreme dignity
- magnificenceImpressive beauty or scale
resplendence · pomp · exaltation · nobility · dignity · acclaim · renown · prestige · distinction · eminence
conquest
Defeating and seizing control
overcome · supremacy · dominance · winning · subjugation · rout · overthrow · subdue · overpower · crushing
triumphaldefeated
Overcome in contest
vanquished · conquered · fallen · funereal · losing
triumphalhumiliated
Made to feel worthless
humbled · shamed · abashed · crestfallen · downcast
- triumphal archMonument celebrating conquest
- triumphal archesCommemorative gateway structures
- triumph over adversitySucceed despite obstacles
- triumphal processionCeremonial march celebrating victory
- triumphal marchCeremonial procession celebrating conquest
- emotional triumphDeeply felt victory
triumph, triumphant, triumphed, triumphs, triumphing, triumphantly, triumphalism, triumphal arch, triumphal arches