Triumph

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtɹaɪ.ÊŒmpf/, /ˈtɹaɪ.É™mf/

From Old French triumphe, from Latin triumphus ("triumphal procession"), ultimately from Ancient Greek θρίαμβος (thriambos, "thriambus").

Full definition of triumph

Noun

1. A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.the triumph of knowledge
2. A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.
3. (obsolete) Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.
• ShakespeareOur daughter,
  In honour of whose birth these triumphs are,
  Sits here, like beauty's child.
4. A state of joy or exultation at success.
• MiltonGreat triumph and rejoicing was in heaven.
• DrydenHercules from Spain
  Arrived in triumph, from Geryon slain.
5. (obsolete) A trump card.
6. A card game, also called trump.
7. (historical, Ancient Rome) a ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander.
8. A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality.Scorsese's latest film is a triumph.This wedding cake is a triumph.

From Latin triumphō.

Verb

1. To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
• Bible, Psalms xciv. 3How long shall the wicked triumph?
• ShakespeareSorrow on thee and all the pack of you
  That triumph thus upon my misery!
2. To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.
3. To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy.
• MacaulayOn this occasion, however, genius triumphed.
4. To be prosperous; to flourish.
• Trumbullwhere commerce triumphed on the favouring gales
5. To play a trump in a card game.

Related terms

• triumphal
• triumphant