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   Tri·umph

   /ˈtrīəmf/

   

   noun

   • 1. a great victory or achievement: "a garden built to celebrate Napoleon's many triumphs" Similar victorywinconquestsuccessachievementascendancymasteryOpposite defeat
   • ▪ the state of being victorious or successful: "the king returned home in triumph"
   • ▪ joy or satisfaction resulting from a success or victory: "“Here it is!” Helen's voice rose in triumph" Similar jubilationexultationelationrejoicingdelightjoyjoyfulnesshappinessgleepridesatisfactionOpposite disappointment
   • ▪ a highly successful example of something: "the marriage had been a triumph of togetherness" Similar tour de forcemasterpiecesupreme examplecoupmarvelous featfeather in one's capwondersensationmaster strokecoup de maîtreinformal:hitknockoutOpposite failure
   • 2. the processional entry of a victorious general into ancient Rome.

   verb

   • 1. achieve a victory; be successful: "spectacle has once again triumphed over content" Similar winsucceedbe successfulcome firstbe the victorbe victoriousgain a victorycarry the daycarry all before oneprevailtake the honors/prize/crowncome out on topdefeatbeatconquertrouncevanquishbestworstovercomeoverpoweroverwhelmget the better ofgain ascendancy overgain mastery ofbring someone to their kneesprevail againstsubduesubjugateinformal:lickownOpposite losefailbe defeated by
   • ▪ rejoice or exult at a victory or success: "“There!” triumphed Alima" Similar crowgloatswaggerbragboastexultrejoicecelebraterevelgloryrare:jubilate
   • 2. (of a Roman general) ride into ancient Rome after a victory.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French triumphe (noun), from Latin triump(h)us, probably from Greek thriambos ‘hymn to Bacchus’. Current senses of the verb date from the early 16th century.

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   The meaning of TRIUMPH is a victory or conquest by or as if by military force. How to use triumph in a sentence.

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   TRIUMPH definition: 1. a very great success, achievement, or victory (= when you win a war, fight, or competition), or…. Learn more.

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   What does triumph mean? To triumph is to win, succeed, or be victorious in an epic or spectacular way.

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   A triumph is a well-earned victory. It'll make you pump your fist and yell "Hurrah!" Triumph can be a noun or a verb, so you can have a triumph after the big game when you triumph over your opponents. Either way, it's a way to rejoice and a reason to whoop it up.

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   A triumph is a great success or achievement, often one that has been gained with a lot of skill or effort.

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   Triumph Definition. To gain victory or success; win mastery. To celebrate a Roman triumph. To receive honors upon return from a victory. Used especially of generals in ancient Rome.

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   Definition of triumph noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    TRIUMPH definition: 1. an important success, achievement, or victory: 2. the feeling of happiness that you have when…. Learn more.

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    1. A triumph is a great success or achievement, often one that has been gained with a lot of skill or effort. [...] 2. Triumph is a feeling of great satisfaction and pride resulting from a success or victory.