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Definition of Triumph
1. Verb. Prove superior. "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
2. Noun. A successful ending of a struggle or contest. "The agreement was a triumph for common sense"
Generic synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Finish, Success
Specialized synonyms: Win, Fall, Pin, Independence, Landslide, Last Laugh, Pyrrhic Victory, Slam, Sweep, Checkmate, Blowout, Laugher, Romp, Runaway, Shoo-in, Walkaway, Service Break, Walk-in, Waltz
Antonyms: Defeat
Derivative terms: Victorious, Victorious
3. Verb. Be ecstatic with joy.
Generic synonyms: Be On Cloud Nine, Exult, Jump For Joy, Walk On Air
Derivative terms: Rejoicing, Triumphant
4. Noun. The exultation of victory.
5. Verb. Dwell on with satisfaction. "Sam and Sue triumph"
Generic synonyms: Blow, Bluster, Boast, Brag, Gas, Gasconade, Shoot A Line, Swash, Tout, Vaunt
Specialized synonyms: Congratulate, Preen
Derivative terms: Crow, Crowing, Gloat, Gloating
6. Verb. To express great joy. "Sam and Sue triumph over the results of the experiment"; "Who cannot exult in Spring?"
Specialized synonyms: Glory
Generic synonyms: Cheer, Cheer Up, Chirk Up
Derivative terms: Exuberance, Exuberance, Exuberant, Exultant, Exultation, Jubilance, Jubilancy, Jubilant, Jubilant, Jubilation, Jubilation, Rejoicing, Triumphant
Definition of Triumph
1. n. A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy.
2. v. i. To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
3. v. t. To obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph.
Definition of Triumph
1. Noun. A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest. ¹
2. Noun. A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor. ¹
3. Noun. (obsolete) Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant. ¹
4. Noun. A state of joy or exultation at success. ¹
5. Noun. (obsolete) A trump card. ¹
6. Noun. A card game, also called trump. ¹
7. Noun. (historical Ancient Rome) a ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander ¹
8. Verb. To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties. ¹
9. Verb. To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Triumph
1. to be victorious [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Triumph
Literary usage of Triumph
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon (1871)
"The triumph of Diocletian and Maximian. was less magnificent, perhaps, than those
of Aurelian and Probus, but it was dignified by several circumstances of ..."
2. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon (1899)
"store the walls of the capital" confessed their own fears and The triumph the
decline of the empire. After the retreat of the « Rome'! ..."
3. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (2001)
"Alive, in triumph ! and Mercutio slain ! 104. reputation] reputation's S. ...
Again? in triumph ? Capell. Alive in triumph ! Sta. Alive ! in triumph t Var. ..."
4. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1892)
"In both the king's and queen's masques, ' Albion's | triumph ' and ' Tempe
Restored,' performed in the following year, Jones's coadjutor was Aurelian ..."
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