plural triumphs
1
a
: a great or important victory
They earned/gained a magnificent triumph over the invading army.
They celebrated their triumph with a parade through the streets of the city.
They were able to achieve an important triumph against their chief rivals.
b
: a great success or achievement
Quitting smoking was a personal triumph for her.
The party was a triumph.
The bridge is an engineering triumph.
2
: the very happy and joyful feeling that comes from victory or success
They had a feeling of triumph after finishing the project.
shouts of triumph
They stood atop the mountain in triumph.
3
: something good that is an excellent example of a particular method, quality, etc.
The design is a triumph of simplicity. [=the design is very good and simple]
triumphs; triumphed; triumphing
: to achieve victory especially in a long or difficult contest
She likes stories where good triumphs [=prevails] over evil.
His favorite team triumphed in the championship game.
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/triumph. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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