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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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   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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   a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instance or occasion of victory. exultation resulting from victory; joy over success. Synonyms: celebration, jubilation.

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

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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. The championships proved to be a personal triumph for the coach. [ + for] Cataract operations are a triumph of modern surgery. [ + of] In the moment of triumph I felt uneasy.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRIUMPH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtriumph noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of triumph noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. triumph. noun. /ˈtraɪʌmf/ [countable, uncountable] a great success, achievement or victory. one of the greatest triumphs of modern science. triumph over somebody/something It was a personal triumph over her old rival. Extra Examples. Topics Success c1.

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   TRIUMPH meaning: 1 : a great or important victory; 2 : a great success or achievement.

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    triumph. ( ˈtraɪəmf) n. 1. the feeling of exultation and happiness derived from a victory or major achievement. 2. the act or condition of being victorious; victory. 3. (Historical Terms) (in ancient Rome) a ritual procession to the Capitoline Hill held in honour of a victorious general. 4. obsolete a public display or celebration.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTRIUMPH definition in American English | Collins English...

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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.