Triumph

Meaning

Triumph means a great victory, success, or achievement, especially after a difficult struggle. As a verb, it means to succeed or defeat someone or something after a struggle.

Pronunciation

/ˈtraɪ.ʌmf/

Word Forms

• Noun: triumph
• Plural: triumphs
• Verb: triumph
• Past tense: triumphed
• Present participle: triumphing
• Adjective: triumphant
• Adverb: triumphantly

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• a great triumph — a major victory or success.
• a personal triumph — an important achievement for an individual.
• triumph over adversity — success despite difficult circumstances.
• triumph over an opponent — victory against someone competing or fighting against you.
• celebrate a triumph — to celebrate a significant victory or achievement.
• triumph over difficulties — to succeed despite serious difficulties.

Example Sentences

• Winning the competition was a major triumph for the young athlete.
• Her recovery was a personal triumph after years of difficulty.
• The team celebrated its unexpected triumph over its strongest rival.
• His greatest triumph came after years of hard work.
• She finally triumphed over the obstacles that had held her back.

Literary Example

Example:

“Oh, could she have failed him, what a triumph for the lookers-on!”

— Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Blithedale Romance

Here, triumph means a satisfying victory or success, especially one resulting from another person's failure. The narrator imagines how Priscilla's failure would have provided a victory or source of satisfaction for those watching the situation.

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