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   triumph

   /ˈtrʌɪʌmf/

   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 examplecoupmarvellous 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 honours/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: "she stopped triumphing over Mrs Ward's failure" 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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   a complete victory or success achieved esp. after great difficulties, making the result particularly satisfying: [ C ] The elimination of smallpox was one of medicine’s greatest triumphs.

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   Triumph is a noun that means a victory or conquest by or as if by military force, or a notable success. It is also a verb that means to obtain victory, to receive the honor of a triumph, or to celebrate victory or success boastfully or exultingly.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRIUMPH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of triumph as a noun and a verb, with synonyms and example sentences. Find out the origin and usage of triumph in different contexts, such as ancient Rome, cards, and politics.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word triumph, a noun that means a great success, achievement or victory. See example sentences, synonyms and related topics.

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   Triumph is a noun or verb that means victory, success, or exultation. It can also refer to a public celebration or a card game. See different sources, synonyms, and translations of triumph.

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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.

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   Learn the definition, pronunciation, and usage of the word triumph, meaning a great success, achievement, or victory. See examples, synonyms, and related words for triumph.

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   Triumph is a noun that means an important success, achievement, or victory, or a verb that means to win or succeed. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and translations of triumph with examples and a translator tool.

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    Triumph is a noun that has 14 meanings in OED, nine of which are obsolete. It comes from French triumphe and means a victory, a celebration, or a card game.

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    Triumph is the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest. It can also mean exultation, joy, or celebration over a success or achievement, or a public display or spectacle.