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 triumph triumph /ˈtraɪəmf/

noun

  1. () A successful ending of a struggle or contest  ( triumph , victory )
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
     A narrow victory
    a narrow victory
     The general always gets credit for his army's victory
    the general always gets credit for his army's victory
     Clinched a victory
    clinched a victory
     Convincing victory
    convincing victory
     The agreement was a triumph for common sense
    the agreement was a triumph for common sense
  2. () The exultation of victory  ( triumph )
    the exultation of victory
      His victory in the competition was a moment of triumph and achievement.
    His victory in the competition was a moment of triumph and achievement.

verb

  1. () Prove superior  ( triumph , prevail )
    prove superior
     The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
    The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
  2. To express great joy  ( exuberate , exult , jubilate , rejoice , triumph )
    to express great joy
     Who cannot exult in Spring?
    Who cannot exult in Spring?
  3. Dwell on with satisfaction  ( triumph , gloat , crow )
    dwell on with satisfaction
  4. Be ecstatic with joy  ( triumph , wallow , rejoice )
    be ecstatic with joy