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

Convincing Washington to launch a major war was a triumph for the Israeli leader. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Ferran’s currently still on holiday recharging his batteries with Marcos Llorente following Spain’s World Cup triumph, and will soon need to make a decision. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Verb

Marijuana entrepreneurs and one of the president’s wealthy friends, Howard Kessler, eventually triumphed with direct appeals to the president, creating a playbook that Rogan followed in his outreach on loosening the regulation of psychedelics. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

The controversial footballer’s family also includes younger brother Jordan, who triumphed on season 12 of The Bachelorette and is still married to lead JoJo Fletcher. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026

Phrases Containing triumph

• triumph (over)