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noun
- 1. a great victory or achievement: "a garden built to celebrate Napoleon's many triumphs" Similar Opposite
- 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 Opposite
- 2. (of a Roman general) ride into ancient Rome after a victory.
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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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a complete victory or success achieved esp. after great...
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Learn the noun and verb meanings of triumph, as well as its synonyms, examples, and word history. Triumph can mean a victory, a success, a ceremony, or a boastful celebration.
noun. the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest. Synonyms: success. Antonyms: loss, defeat. a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instance or occasion of victory. exultation resulting from victory; joy over success. Synonyms: celebration, jubilation.
Learn the meaning of triumph as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how to pronounce triumph and how to translate it in different languages.
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.
If someone or something triumphs, they gain complete success, control, or victory, often after a long or difficult struggle. All her life, Kelly had stuck with difficult tasks and challenges, and triumphed.
Definition of triumph noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.