Triumph

Quick meaning: Triumph is a noun meaning A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.
2. A state of joy or exultation at success.
3. A card game, also called trump.
4. A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality.
5. (obsolete) Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.
6. (obsolete) A trump card.
7. (historical, Ancient Rome) a ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander.

Example Sentences

the triumph of knowledge

This wedding cake is a triumph.

Scorsese's latest film is a triumph.

Great triumph and rejoicing was in heaven.

Word Forms

• triumphs
• triumphing
• triumphed

Synonyms for triumph

Depending on context, synonyms include prevail, wallow, rejoice, gloat, exult, victory.

Antonyms for triumph

Common opposites include defeat, licking.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include victory, prevail, exult, gloat, jubilate, rejoice.

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