Definition of triumph
triumphs
play \-əm(p)fs, -əm(p)s\1a : a victory or conquest by or as if by military forceb : a notable success the party was a triumph
2 : the joy or exultation of victory or success
3 : a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a decisive victory over a foreign enemy — compare ovation 1
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Examples of triumph in a Sentence
They earned a magnificent triumph over the invading army.
They were able to achieve an important triumph against their chief rivals.
Quitting smoking was a personal triumph for her.
The party was a triumph.
The bridge is an engineering triumph.
They had a feeling of triumph after finishing the project.
They stood atop the mountain in triumph.
Origin and Etymology of triumph
Middle English triumphe, from Old French, from Latin triumphus
triumph
Definition of triumph
intransitive verb
1 : to obtain victory : prevail
2a : to receive the honor of a triumphb : to celebrate victory or success boastfully or exultingly
Examples of triumph in a Sentence
His favorite team triumphed in the championship game.
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
First Known Use of triumph
1508
TRIUMPH Defined for English Language Learners
triumph
playDefinition of triumph for English Language Learners
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: a great or important victory
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: a great success or achievement
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: the very happy and joyful feeling that comes from victory or success
triumph
Definition of triumph for English Language Learners
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: to achieve victory especially in a long or difficult contest
TRIUMPH Defined for Kids
Definition of triumph for Students
1 : the joy of victory or success
2 : an outstanding victory
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