triumph
[trahy-uh mf, -uhmf]
- 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.
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- 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.
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- to conquer; triumph over.
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Origin of triumph
before 900; Middle English triumphe (noun), Old English triumpha < Latin triump(h)us, perhaps < Etruscan < Greek thríambos hymn to Dionysus
Synonyms
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1. defeat, loss.
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Examples from the Web for triumph
Contemporary Examples
Everybody stays—because by the end, his triumph feels like your own.
Hedwig, Hugh & Michael Cera: 12 Powerhouse Theater Performances of 2014Janice Kaplan
December 31, 2014
They are stories of persecution and triumph, adversity and strength.
Quorum: Global LGBT VoicesDecember 10, 2014
The security services insisted that this triumph should remain secret for 50 years.
Indeed, the Republican triumph may be part of a larger trend.
As he relishes his triumph, a larger, grinning version of the man materializes in the background, eyeing his prey.
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November 7, 2014
Historical Examples
Who foremost now to climb the leaguered wall, The first to triumph, or the first to fall?
The Grand Old ManRichard B. Cook
In the hour of triumph the government was doomed to receive a stunning blow.
The Grand Old ManRichard B. Cook
Her brother's and sister's triumph upon the difficulties into which they have plunged her.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
Would she come laughing, with all the triumph of the dance bright in her face?
Way of the LawlessMax Brand
There was a frightful grin of triumph twisting his mouth in this minute of punishment.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
triumph
- 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
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- (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
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Word Origin
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
n.
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.
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v.
late 15c.; see triumph (n.). Related: Triumphed; triumphing.
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