triumph

[trahy-uhmf, -uhmf]

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noun

the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest.

a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instance or occasion of victory.

exultation resulting from victory; joy over success.

Roman History. the ceremonial entrance into Rome of a victorious commander with his army, spoils of war, and captives, authorized by the senate in honor of an important military or naval victory.Compare ovation(def 2).

a public pageant, spectacle, or the like.

verb (used without object)

to gain a victory; be victorious; win.

to gain mastery; prevail: to triumph over fear.

to be successful; achieve success.

to exult over victory; rejoice over success.

to be elated or glad; rejoice proudly; glory.

to celebrate a triumph, as a victorious Roman commander.

verb (used with object)

to conquer; triumph over.

Origin of triumph

before 900; Middle English triumphe (noun), Old English triumpha < Latin triump(h)us, perhaps < Etruscan < Greek thríambos hymn to Dionysus

Related formstri·umph·er, noun

Synonyms for triumph

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1. success. See victory. 3. jubilation, celebration. 6. succeed.

Antonyms for triumph

1. defeat, loss.

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Related Words for triumph

joy, pride, celebration, coup, success, win, accomplishment, gain, feat, celebrate, prosper, overwhelm, trounce, sweep, conquer, thrive, flourish, dominate, prevail, overcome

Examples from the Web for triumph

Contemporary Examples of triumph

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As he relishes his triumph, a larger, grinning version of the man materializes in the background, eyeing his prey.
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Historical Examples of triumph

Who foremost now to climb the leaguered wall, The first to triumph, or the first to fall?
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
In the hour of triumph the government was doomed to receive a stunning blow.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
Her brother's and sister's triumph upon the difficulties into which they have plunged her.
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Samuel Richardson
Would she come laughing, with all the triumph of the dance bright in her face?
Way of the Lawless
Max Brand
There was a frightful grin of triumph twisting his mouth in this minute of punishment.
Within the Law
Marvin Dana

British Dictionary definitions for triumph

triumph

noun

the feeling of exultation and happiness derived from a victory or major achievement

the act or condition of being victorious; victory

(in ancient Rome) a ritual procession to the Capitoline Hill held in honour of a victorious general

obsolete a public display or celebration

cards an obsolete word for trump 1

verb (intr)

(often foll by over) to win a victory or controlto triumph over one's weaknesses

to rejoice over a victory

to celebrate a Roman triumph

Derived Formstriumpher, noun

Word Origin for triumph

C14: from Old French triumphe, from Latin triumphus, from Old Latin triumpus; probably related to Greek thriambos Bacchic hymn

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Word Origin and History for triumph

late 14c., from Old French triumphe (12c.), from Latin triumphus "achievement, a success, procession for a victorious general or admiral," earlier triumpus, probably via Etruscan from Greek thriambos "hymn to Dionysus," a loan-word from a pre-Hellenic language. Sense of "victory, conquest" is c.1400.

late 15c.; see triumph (n.). Related: Triumphed; triumphing.