Synonyms of triumph

triumph 1 of 2

noun

ˈtrī-əm(p)f 

1

as in success

a successful result brought about by hard work

getting into Harvard is quite a triumph

Synonyms & Similar Words

• success
• achievement
• accomplishment
• coup
• victory
• attainment
• acquirement
• feat
• miracle
• conquest
• baby
• a feather in one's cap
• win
• gain
• performance
• winner
• realization
• hit
• skill
• completion
• execution
• megahit
• blockbuster
• implementation
• culmination
• deed
• arrival
• fulfillment
• consummation
• fruition
• jackpot
• smash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• failure
• disaster
• mess
• catastrophe
• shambles
• muddle
• debacle
• disappointment
• fiasco
• loss
• nonachievement
• flop
• setback
• washout
• bust
• dud
• cock-up
• letdown
• botch
• bummer
• fizzle

2

as in victory

an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent

our stunning triumph on the field won us the title of regional champs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• victory
• win
• success
• palm
• conquest
• capture
• subjugation
• sweep
• landslide
• mastery
• blowout
• runaway
• romp
• vanquishing
• takeover
• shutout
• laugher
• walkover
• walkaway
• squeaker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defeat
• loss
• overthrow
• beating
• rout
• whipping
• failure
• trimming
• disaster
• upset
• collapse
• licking
• drubbing
• debacle
• flop
• washout
• shellacking
• decline
• slump
• slip
• setback
• wane
• fizzle
• lurch
• nonsuccess

triumph

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to win

to achieve victory (as in a contest)

despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• win
• prevail
• succeed
• overcome
• conquer
• carry the day
• kick butt
• contend
• sweep
• vie
• squeak
• breeze
• romp
• squeeze

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• fail
• collapse
• struggle
• fold
• decline
• wash out
• slip
• flop
• flounder
• slump
• wane

2

as in to joy

to feel or express joy or triumph

the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joy
• delight
• glory
• exult
• rejoice
• brag
• jubilate
• exuberate
• crow
• gloat
• kvell
• kick up one's heels
• swell
• boast
• parade
• flaunt
• show off
• preen
• swagger
• strut

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regret
• weep
• grieve
• lament
• bewail
• bemoan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of triumph

Noun

Their fast start opened with a home victory over the Miami Dolphins and continued with a triumph at the LA Chargers and Sunday’s 35-27 victory at New Orleans, where quarterback Kirk Cousins passed for three touchdowns. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

The penchant to serve gently sour flavors side by side with triumphs of dairy and wheat, two foodstuffs that embody comfort and warmth? — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

Three tests of public approval occurred, and the movie triumphed at each. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Thiel and his allies haven’t fully triumphed yet, though, as indicated by the recent surge in public opposition to data centers. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing triumph

• triumph (over)