triumph

[ trahy-uhmf, -uhmf ]

noun

1. the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest.

   Synonyms: success

   Antonyms: loss, defeat

2. a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instance or occasion of victory.
3. exultation resulting from victory; joy over success.

   Synonyms: celebration, jubilation

4. Roman History. the ceremonial entrance into Rome of a victorious commander with his army, spoils of war, and captives, authorized by the senate in honor of an important military or naval victory. Compare ovation ( def 2 ).
5. a public pageant, spectacle, or the like.

verb (used without object)

1. to gain a victory; be victorious; win.

   Synonyms: succeed

2. to gain mastery; prevail:

   to triumph over fear.

3. to be successful; achieve success.
4. to exult over victory; rejoice over success.
5. to be elated or glad; rejoice proudly; glory.
6. to celebrate a triumph, as a victorious Roman commander.

verb (used with object)

1. to conquer; triumph over.

triumph

/ ˈtraɪəmf /

noun

1. the feeling of exultation and happiness derived from a victory or major achievement
2. the act or condition of being victorious; victory
3. (in ancient Rome) a ritual procession to the Capitoline Hill held in honour of a victorious general
4. obsolete.
   a public display or celebration
5. cards an obsolete word for trump 1

verb

1. often foll by over to win a victory or control

   to triumph over one's weaknesses

2. to rejoice over a victory
3. to celebrate a Roman triumph

Derived Forms

• ˈtriumpher, noun

Other Words From

• triumph·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of triumph¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English triumphe (noun), Old English triumpha, from Latin triump(h)us, perhaps from Etruscan, from Greek thríambos “hymn to Dionysus”

Word History and Origins

Origin of triumph¹

C14: from Old French triumphe , from Latin triumphus , from Old Latin triumpus ; probably related to Greek thriambos Bacchic hymn

Synonym Study

See victory.

Example Sentences

The senior captain threw four touchdown passes — two each to Adelaida Ibanez-Eddy and Sara Gonzalez — and rushed for 25 yards in the Pilots’ 33-25 semifinal triumph at Eagle Rock, setting up an All-Marine League final against San Pedro at 5:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Two weeks after the big rivalry triumph, UCLA’s hopes of playing in the first BCS title game crumbled during a 49-45 loss to Miami in the dreaded “Hurricane Bowl.”

From Los Angeles Times

The big question, post Treble triumph, is where does the motivation come from?

From BBC

The triumph in Turkey also ended Guardiola's personal 12-year wait to win the tournament again after claiming two Champions League titles at Barcelona.

From BBC

Despite Trump’s triumph at the top of the ticket, Democrats prevailed in other statewide races, including governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.

From Slate

Related Words

• conquer
• dominate
• flourish
• overcome
• overwhelm
• prevail
• prosper
• sweep
• thrive
• trounce
• win