First Known Use: 14th century
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1triumph
noun tri·umph \ˈtrī-əm(p)f\
: a great or important victory
: a great success or achievement
: the very happy and joyful feeling that comes from victory or success
plural tri·umphs \-əm(p)fs, -əm(p)s\
Full Definition of TRIUMPH
1
: a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a decisive victory over a foreign enemy — compare ovation 1
2
: the joy or exultation of victory or success
3
a : a victory or conquest by or as if by military force b : a notable success <the party was a triumph>
— tri·um·phal \trī-ˈəm(p)-fəl\ adjective
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Origin of TRIUMPH
Middle English triumphe, from Old French, from Latin triumphus
Related to TRIUMPH
- Synonyms
- achievement, acquirement, attainment, baby, coup, success, accomplishment
- Antonyms
- nonachievement
2triumph
intransitive verb
: to achieve victory especially in a long or difficult contest
Full Definition of TRIUMPH
1
: to obtain victory : prevail
2
a : to receive the honor of a triumph b : to celebrate victory or success boastfully or exultingly
First Known Use of TRIUMPH
1508
TRIUMPH Defined for Kids
1triumph
noun tri·umph \ˈtrī-əmf\
Definition of TRIUMPH for Kids
1
: the joy of victory or success
2
: an outstanding victory
2triumph
verb
tri·umphedtri·umph·ing
Definition of TRIUMPH for Kids
1
: to celebrate victory or success in high spirits
2
: to gain victory : win
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