triumph

IPA: trˈaɪʌmf

noun

  • A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.
  • A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.
  • (obsolete) Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.
  • A state of joy or exultation at success.
  • (obsolete) A trump card.
  • A card game, also called trump.
  • (historical, Ancient Rome) a ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander.
  • A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality.
  • A card trick in which the cards are shuffled with half face-up and half face-down, then laid out so that only the observer's chosen card is facing upward.
  • A former make of British motor car.

verb

  • To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
  • To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.
  • To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy.
  • To be prosperous; to flourish.
  • To play a trump in a card game.
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Examples of "triumph" in Sentences

  • A veritable triumph of the stupid
  • This is the triumph of the orthodoxy.
  • It is a triumph of the cartographic art.
  • The triumph of the battle made him a hero.
  • Among the highest of honors was the triumph.
  • In the Republic, the triumph was the highest honour.
  • He felt hopeful about the triumph of the revolution.
  • The greater the suffering, the larger her triumph was.
  • After divine intervention, the laborer triumphs in the end.
  • Protect them, and let those who love your name triumph in you.
  • But beneath the veneer of pride and triumph, Napoleon was insecure.
  • With injuries starting to take hold, do you see him repeating his title triumph?
  • LadyLiberty: yeah, it's a "triumph&# 8221; in the way book burnings are a triumph ..
  • American has gone out in a second round since his title triumph at the start of the month over
  • He sees a mighty hero returning in triumph from a bloody engagement, and makes bold to ask him two questions: -- 1.
  • June 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Badminton Association of India (BAI) president V. K V.rma has announced a cash award of Rs. 2 lakh for Saina Nehwal for her title triumph in the Indonesia Super Series Sunday.
  • The reigning league champions are also firmly on course for a home semi-final in mid-May, suggesting another title triumph is well within reach after cruising to biggest league away win of the league season.

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