triumph

¹tri·umph

noun \ˈtrī-əm(p)f\

plural tri·umphs\-əm(p)fs, -əm(p)s\

Definition of TRIUMPH

1

: a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a decisive victory over a foreign enemy — compare ovation 1

2

: the joy or exultation of victory or success

3

a : a victory or conquest by or as if by military force b : a notable success <the party was a triumph>

— tri·um·phal \trī-ˈəm(p)-fəl\ adjective

Examples of TRIUMPH

1. They earned a magnificent triumph over the invading army.
2. They celebrated their triumph with a parade through the steets of the city.
3. They were able to achieve an important triumph against their chief rivals.
4. Quitting smoking was a personal triumph for her.
5. The party was a triumph.
6. The bridge is an engineering triumph.
7. They had a feeling of triumph after finishing the project.
8. They stood atop the mountain in triumph.

Origin of TRIUMPH

Middle English triumphe, from Old French, from Latin triumphus

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to TRIUMPH

Synonyms: achievement, acquirement, attainment, baby, coup, success, accomplishment

Antonyms: nonachievement

Related Words: blockbuster, hit, jackpot, megahit, miracle, smash, winner; conquest, gain, victory, win; skill; deed, feat, performance; arrival, completion, consummation, culmination, execution, fruition, fulfillment (or fulfilment), implementation, realization

Near Antonyms: botch, cock-up [British], mess, muddle, shambles; bummer, bust, catastrophe, debacle (also débâcle), disaster, dud, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, washout; disappointment, letdown, loss, setback

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