Triumph meaning

What does “triumph” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“triumph” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a successful ending of a struggle or contest.

triumph

noun

  1. a successful ending of a struggle or contest

    “a narrow victory”

    “the general always gets credit for his army's victory”

    Synonymsvictory
  2. the exultation of victory

verb

  1. prove superior

    “The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight”

    Synonymsprevail
  2. be ecstatic with joy

  3. dwell on with satisfaction

    Synonymsgloatcrow
  4. to express great joy

    “Who cannot exult in Spring?”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University