triumph
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English [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
Etymology 1 [edit]
From Old French triumphe, from Latin triumphus (“triumphal procession”), ultimately from Ancient Greek θρίαμβος (thriambos, “thriambus”).
Noun [edit]
triumph (plural triumphs)
- A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.
- the triumph of knowledge
- 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 or cuisine of very high quality.
- Scorsese's latest film is a triumph.
- This sausage, beans and chips is a triumph.
Translations [edit]
conclusive success; victory; conquest
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ceremony performed in honour of a victor
any triumphal procession; pompous exhibition etc
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a state of joy or exultation at success
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trump card — see trump
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Etymology 2 [edit]
From Latin triumphō.
Verb [edit]
triumph (third-person singular simple present triumphs, present participle triumphing, simple past and past participle triumphed)
- To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.
- To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy.
Translations [edit]
to prevail over rivals
to succeed
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