The Open Dictionary

triumph

noun

UK/ˈtraɪ.əmf/
US/ˈtraɪ.əmf/

Definitions of triumph noun

  1. C1CountableUncountable

    A very great success, achievement, or victory, especially one achieved after a difficult struggle; also, a feeling of great satisfaction or joy resulting from such an achievement.

    • The book celebrates the hostages' extraordinary triumph over terrible circumstances.

    • The signing of the accord represented a monumental personal triumph for the prime minister.

    • This marks the Republican Party's third consecutive electoral triumph.

verb

UK/ˈtraɪ.əmf/
US/ˈtraɪ.əmf/

Definitions of triumph verb

  1. Intransitive

    To achieve a great success or victory; to be victorious.

    • I am confident that justice will ultimately triumph over injustice.

    • After fierce competition, the team ultimately triumphed.

    • Despite numerous challenges, the innovative technology eventually triumphed.