Triumph Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of TRIUMPH

1

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a

:

a great or important victory

• They earned/gained a magnificent triumph over the invading army.
• They celebrated their triumph with a parade through the streets of the city.
• They were able to achieve an important triumph against their chief rivals.

b

:

a great success or achievement

• Quitting smoking was a personal triumph for her.
• The party was a triumph.
• The bridge is an engineering triumph.

2

[noncount]

:

the very happy and joyful feeling that comes from victory or success

• They had a feeling of triumph after finishing the project.
• shouts of triumph
• They stood atop the mountain in triumph.

3

[count]

:

something good that is an excellent example of a particular method, quality, etc.

• The design is a triumph of simplicity. [=the design is very good and simple]

Britannica Dictionary definition of TRIUMPH

[no object]

:

to achieve victory especially in a long or difficult contest

• She likes stories where good triumphs [=_prevails_] over evil.
• His favorite team triumphed in the championship game.