Tri-ūmph'ant, a.
a. [Fr. triomphant, Sp. triunfante, It. trionfante, Lat. triumphans, p. pr. of triumphare. See TRIUMPH, v. i.]
Sense 1. Rejoicing for victory; triumphing. Successful beyond hope to lead you forth Triumphant out of this infernal pit. Milton.
Sense 2. Celebrating victory; expressive of joy for success; as, a triumphant song.
Sense 3. Graced with conquest; victorious. “Athena, war’s triumphant maid.” Pope.
So shall it be in the church triumphant. Perkins.
Sense 4. Used on, or pertaining to, an occasion of triumph; triumphal. [Obs. and rare.] “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 MILITANT.