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Meaning of 'triumph' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Triumph [ n.]
- A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy.
- Hence, any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.
- A state of joy or exultation for success.
- Success causing exultation; victory; conquest; as, the triumph of knowledge.
- A trump card; also, an old game at cards.
- To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
- To obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail.
- To be prosperous; to flourish.
- To play a trump card.
2 . Triumph [ v. t.]
- To obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph.

Meaning of 'triumph' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . triumph [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a successful ending of a struggle or contest
Example in sentence:
  • a narrow victory;
  • clinched a victory;
  • convincing victory;
  • the agreement was a triumph for common sense;
  • the general always gets credit for his army's victory
2 . triumph [ v]
Meaning (2):
- prove superior
Example in sentence:
  • The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
Meaning (3):
- to express great joy
Example in sentence:
  • Who cannot exult in Spring?

Nearby Words:

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