triumph

CEFRB2

/ˈtɹaɪ̯ʌmf/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A great victory or success.

  2. 02

    verb

    To achieve a great victory or success.

Examples

  • It was the triumph of civilization over force.

  • The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈtɹ̝̊ʷaɪ̯əɱf] ~ [ˈtɹ̝̊ʷaɪ̯ɱ̩f]
  • [ˈtɹ̝̊ʷaɪ̯ʌɱf]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.

  2. Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.

  3. A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.

More examples

In context

  • Our team came home in triumph.

  • After being defeated in three previous finals, Roger finally tasted triumph at this year's competition.

  • Scorsese's latest film is a triumph.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English, borrowed from Old French triumphe, from Latin triumphus (“triumphal procession”), ultimately from Ancient Greek θρίαμβος (thríambos, “thriambus”). Doublet of thriambus and trump.