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- pronunciation:
- traI
uhmf
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act, condition, or fact of achieving a great victory or success.
Her discovery was a triumph in the field of medicine.The battle of Austerlitz was a triumph for Napoleon.- synonyms:
- achievement, conquest, success, victory
- antonyms:
- defeat
- similar words:
- accomplishment, ascendancy, attainment, coup, feat, glory, hit, smash, tour de force, win
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| definition 2: |
the sense of joy or elation resulting from such an achievement.
Triumph was obvious in the tone of his voice.- synonyms:
- exultation
- antonyms:
- disappointment
- similar words:
- celebration, crowing, elation, jubilation, pride
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| related words: |
jubilee |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
triumphs, triumphing, triumphed |
| definition 1: |
to achieve a great victory or success.
Her courage allowed her to triumph.- synonyms:
- conquer, win
- antonyms:
- fail, lose
- similar words:
- prevail, score, succeed
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| definition 2: |
to feel joy or exhilaration because of this achievement.
The team triumphed for days after the competition.- synonyms:
- exult
- similar words:
- celebrate, gloat, glory in, jubilate, rejoice
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| definition 3: |
to prevail against something or overcome difficulties.
She triumphed over her handicaps.- synonyms:
- prevail
- antonyms:
- lose, succumb
- similar words:
- hold out, overcome, persevere, win, withstand
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| related words: |
glory |
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