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.
Recent Examples of triumph from the Web
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Of Colonel Brandon, whom Willoughby mocks for his reserve, and whose eventual triumph with Marianne constitutes the original revenge of the nerds.
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With a running time of two and half hours, including one intermission, the Bottom Brothers, Nick and Nigel, find themselves as playwrights who are always in the shadow of Shakespeare's talent and triumphs.
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Also worth keeping an eye on now: How Muguruza handles the aftermath of this latest triumph.
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A triumph would give the 42-year-old Lanerie 13 of the last 15 riding titles at Churchill Downs since the 2012 spring meet and would be the second-most in track history behind Pat Day (34).
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For Götz Kubitschek, a leading figure in Germany’s right-wing scene, the extraordinary turnout at Pegida rallies represented a personal triumph.
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Running New Lenox: The 8th Annual Trinity Triumph 5K run/walk will be held at 7 p.m. June 22 at the New Lenox Village Commons, 1 Veterans Pkwy.
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Fans of Emma (and The Handmaid's Tale) soon began rushing from location to location to try to find the books placed there by everyone's favorite celebrity bookworm, and those lucky enough to strike gold posted about their triumphs on Twitter.
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The Triumph, also on a five-day sailing, from New Orleans to Mexico, spent the day at sea Tuesday.
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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
Recent Examples of triumph from the Web
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In each, there is some risk that a populist could triumph.
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Perhaps Americans ought to write one more, thinking of 2009: don’t assume, because the candidate of wide smiles and new ideas has triumphed, that old fears and resentments – and older power structures – are gone for good.
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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
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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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