adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a triumphant manner; victoriously; exultantly; ‘with insolent exultation’ (J.); † magnificently.

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a. 1548.  Hall, Chron. Hen. VIII., 194. He would be so triumphantly installed without makyng the kyng priuye.

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1595.  Shaks., John, II. i. 309. The dancing banners of the French, Who are at hand triumphantly displayed To enter Conquerors.

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1675.  Traherne, Chr. Ethics, 438. A man, that sees and knows the glory of his high and heavenly estate, does all things triumphantly.

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1791.  Boswell, Johnson, 21 March, an. 1783. While he went on talking triumphantly, I was fixed in admiration.

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1855.  Macaulay, Hist. Eng., xv. III. 504. Walker’s accusers … brought calumnious accusations which were triumphantly refuted.

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