triumph (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪ.əmf/

Definition

A great victory or achievement, or the joy or pride that comes from it.

Examples

• The team celebrated their unexpected triumph in the championship game.

• Her successful recovery from the illness was a personal triumph.

• The discovery of a cure for the disease was a triumph for medical science.

How to Use triumph

triumph over (prepositional phrase)

To be victorious over someone or something. — "The underdog team managed to triumph over the champions."

Synonyms of triumph

Words with a similar meaning to triumph:

• win
• victory
• success
• achievement

Antonyms of triumph

Words with the opposite meaning to triumph:

• defeat
• failure

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