n. | 1. | (Rom. Antiq.) A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy. |
2. | Hence, any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant. | |
3. | A state of joy or exultation for success. | |
4. | Success causing exultation; victory; conquest; | |
5. | A trump card; also, an old game at cards. | |
v. i. | 1. | To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation. |
2. | To obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail. | |
3. | To be prosperous; to flourish. | |
4. | To play a trump card. | |
v. t. | 1. | To obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph. |
Noun | 1. | triumph - a successful ending of a struggle or contest; "the general always gets credit for his army's victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common sense" Synonyms: victory |
2. | triumph - the exultation of victory | |
Verb | 1. | triumph - prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight" Synonyms: prevail |
2. | triumph - be ecstatic with joy | |
3. | triumph - dwell on with satisfaction | |
4. | triumph - to express great joy; "Who cannot exult in Spring?" |