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UK
/tɹˈaɪʌmf/
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[ US /ˈtɹaɪəmf/ ]
[ US /ˈtɹaɪəmf/ ]
VERB
-
prove superior
The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight -
to express great joy
Who cannot exult in Spring? - dwell on with satisfaction
- be ecstatic with joy
NOUN
- the exultation of victory
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a successful ending of a struggle or contest
the agreement was a triumph for common sense
a narrow victory
the general always gets credit for his army's victory
convincing victory
clinched a victory
How To Use triumph In A Sentence
- It sounds like a lot of hassle, a real triumph of so-called style over substance.
- Likewise, it was ixnay on the ommentcay when asked about reports that former show exec producer Nigel Lythgoe is returning triumphant to the show after having been pushed aside a couple of seasons back when that was their Really Bright Idea for jump-starting "Idol" and revving up ratings. 'D.C. Cupcakes' will get second season; only Ryan Seacrest certain on 'Idol'
- His triumph was overshadowed by an uneasy sense of foreboding.
- Instantly, he sprang back, picked up Nick, dodged around the Hand, and sprinted off with a triumphant yowl. ABHORSEN
- Some might say the club have taken refuge in recent years in the rosy glow of their triumph of 1967 so they might be as well moving permanently to the Portuguese capital.
- Our friendship is a triumph of overcoming every known barrier.
- Her father provided a motivation in her not only to succeed but to triumph. Times, Sunday Times
- Clach climbed five places into fifth spot after a wash out in the Highland League, with a 2-0 triumph over north rivals Fort William.
- This day wilt thou either bring back in triumph the gory head and spoils of Aeneas, and we will avenge Lausus 'agonies; or if no force opens a way, thou wilt die with me: for I deem not, bravest, thou wilt deign to bear an alien rule and a Teucrian lord.' The Aeneid of Virgil
- Carol sprawls out on the bed as Simon tears off his cast triumphantly and sketches her, again and again.
