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triumph
[ trahy-uhmf, -uhmf ]
noun
- the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest.
Synonyms:
Antonyms: ,
- a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instance or occasion of victory.
- exultation resulting from victory; joy over success.
Synonyms: ,
- 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 ).
- a public pageant, spectacle, or the like.
verb (used without object)
- to gain a victory; be victorious; win.
Synonyms:
- to gain mastery; prevail:
to triumph over fear.
- to be successful; achieve success.
- to exult over victory; rejoice over success.
- to be elated or glad; rejoice proudly; glory.
- to celebrate a triumph, as a victorious Roman commander.
verb (used with object)
- to conquer; triumph over.
triumph
/ 藞迟谤补瑟蓹尘蹿 /
noun
- the feeling of exultation and happiness derived from a victory or major achievement
- the act or condition of being victorious; victory
- (in ancient Rome) a ritual procession to the Capitoline Hill held in honour of a victorious general
- obsolete.a public display or celebration
- cards an obsolete word for trump 1
verb
- often foll by over to win a victory or control
to triumph over one's weaknesses
- to rejoice over a victory
- to celebrate a Roman triumph
Derived Forms
- 藞迟谤颈耻尘辫丑别谤, noun
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 迟谤颈顎僽尘辫丑路别谤 noun
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of triumph1
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of triumph1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
After narrowly avoiding relegation in 2018 they would go on to win their domestic league title in 2020 for the first time, before triumphing again in three of the next four seasons.
City are currently fourth in the Premier League and relinquished hold of the title after four successive triumphs to new champions Liverpool.
Like her, the capital, Ho Chi Minh, was gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war, when the Communists triumphed.
Mark Carney will return to the Canadian parliament with a strengthened mandate, after his Liberal Party triumphed in a snap election that he called soon after becoming prime minister.
Panama has become unexpectedly newsworthy lately, not for triumphs of international parasitic fly control but because President Donald Trump has spoken frequently about "taking back" the Panama Canal.
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What does听triumph mean?
To triumph is to win, succeed, or be victorious in an epic or spectacular way.
Sometimes, it means to conquer. In this case, it鈥檚 often used with the word over. An army can triumph over enemy forces. In stories, good triumphs over evil. A person might be said to triumph over cancer. Triumph is especially used in situations in which victory or success has come after great difficulty, adversity, or sacrifice, or over an opponent considered difficult to defeat.
Triumph is also commonly used as a noun meaning an especially significant or noteworthy victory or success, as in Their championship was a triumph鈥攁 win that places them among the all-time greats. A person鈥檚 moment of triumph is the moment when they finally achieve victory or success.
Triumph can refer to the state of winning or being victorious, as in They returned to their hometown in triumph, entering to the cheers of the adoring crowd.听
Sometimes, triumph refers to the state of joy or celebration following a victory or success that is considered a triumph, as in A feeling of triumph filled her as she realized she had won the election.听
Triumph can also be used to refer to something that is a great achievement, as in Her latest novel is her greatest triumph鈥攁 masterpiece in every way.听
The adjective triumphant means experiencing, celebrating, or having achieved a triumph. The adjective triumphal means involving, relating to, or celebrating a triumph.
Example: We will not rest until we reach our moment of triumph鈥攚hen we finally triumph over the forces of evil.
Where does听triumph come from?
The first records of the word triumph come from before 900. It ultimately comes from the Greek 迟丑谤铆补尘产辞蝉, meaning 鈥渉ymn to Dionysus,鈥 the Greek god of wine and celebration.
A triumph is an epic win. The word is especially used in the context of victory in battles and things that are likened to battles鈥攕uch as sporting events and long bouts with serious illnesses. The word usually refers not only to the victory, but to the celebration of that victory.
The word triumph is sometimes used in a much more specific way to refer to the ceremonial parade held in Ancient Rome to celebrate a victorious general and his army.
Paris鈥檚 famous Arc de Triomphe (鈥淎rch of Triumph鈥) is a triumphal arch that was constructed to honor Napoleon鈥檚 victorious armies.
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What are some other forms related to triumph?
- triumphant (adjective)
- triumphal (adjective)
What are some synonyms for triumph?
What are some words that share a root or word element with triumph?听
What are some words that often get used in discussing triumph?
How is听triumph used in real life?
Triumph is typically used in situations involving epic or spectacular victories or successes. It is commonly used as both a verb and a noun.
鈥淭he only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.鈥 鈥 Edmund Burke
鈥 Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais)
From worst to first.
From tragedy to triumph.
What a year for Boston.
鈥 ESPN (@espn)
In times of crisis you find out who is your friend and who isn鈥檛. Anyone who supports or praises you in triumph then abandons or ridicules you in crisis isn鈥檛 worth giving your time to.
鈥 John Cena (@JohnCena)
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Try using听triumph!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of triumph?
A. victory
B. win
C. loss
D. success
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