triumph
noun
1. a successful ending of a struggle or contest
- the agreement was a triumph for common sense
Similar word(s): victory
Definition categories: event, conclusion, ending, finish, success
2. the exultation of victory
Definition categories: feeling, exultation, jubilance, jubilancy, jubilation
Sentences with triumph as a noun:
- the triumph of knowledge
- Scorsese's latest film is a triumph.
- This wedding cake is a triumph.
verb
1. prove superior
Similar word(s): prevail
Definition categories: competition, win
2. be ecstatic with joy
Similar word(s): rejoice, wallow
Definition categories: emotion, exult
3. dwell on with satisfaction
Definition categories: communication, blow, bluster, boast, brag, gas, gasconade, swash, tout, vaunt
4. to express great joy
Similar word(s): exuberate, exult, jubilate, rejoice
Definition categories: communication, cheer