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

The kitchen choreography had grown more complex, but the triumph of pulling it off had grown sweeter too. — Caroline Chambers, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

These regions are already incredibly cinematic, but finding undiscovered beauties to shoot in this land was a true moment of pride and triumph. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

Taylor Swift has been through her own battles to regain control of her mastertapes, but ultimately triumphed. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

Reason had to triumph in all things, or else waves of unreason, of which the Muckers were a model, would insinuate themselves into daily life. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing triumph

• triumph (over)