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Triumph has 9 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

"a narrow victory"

"the general always gets credit for his army's victory"

"clinched a victory"

"convincing victory"

"the agreement was a triumph for common sense"

2

the exultation of victory

"The roar of the crowd was a true triumph as their team finally won the championship game."

3

A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.

"After years of struggling against severe storms and mechanical failures, the explorers finally achieved their triumph by reaching the North Pole."

In plain English: A triumph is a big success that makes you feel really proud and happy because everything went perfectly right.

"The team celebrated their triumph after winning the championship game."

Usage: Use "triumph" as a noun to describe a decisive victory achieved after overcoming significant challenges or opposition. It often implies a more dramatic and celebrated success than the simpler word "win.

Verb
1

prove superior

"The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"

2

be ecstatic with joy

"The team erupted in triumph when they finally scored the winning goal."

3

dwell on with satisfaction

"After years of hard work, she loved to triumph over her past failures by celebrating every small victory."

4

to express great joy

"Who cannot exult in Spring?"

5

To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.

"The team celebrated their championship win by triumphing with a grand parade through the city streets."

In plain English: To triumph means to win completely and overcome an opponent easily.

"The team celebrated after they triumphed against their rivals in the final match."

Proper Noun
1

A former make of British motor car.

"The old Triumph engine roared to life as he started his vintage motorcycle on a sunny Sunday morning."

Example Sentences
"The team celebrated their triumph after winning the championship game." noun
"The team celebrated after they triumphed against their rivals in the final match." verb
"The team worked hard to triumph over their rivals in the final match." verb
"She managed to triumph despite facing many obstacles throughout her journey." verb
"It was difficult for them to triumph when they lost so early in the competition." verb
See Also
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Related Terms
Antonyms
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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
ending success exultation win exult boast cheer
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
win fall independence landslide last laugh Pyrrhic victory slam checkmate runaway service break walk-in preen glory

Origin

The word "triumph" entered English via Old French from the Latin triumpus, which originally referred to a Roman triumphal procession celebrating military victory. Its ultimate roots trace back to Ancient Greek, where it denoted a specific type of song or dance performed during these celebrations.

Rhyming Words
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