triumph
triumph Lexical Profile
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• noun
A great victory, notable achievement, or decisive success following a difficult struggle or effort.
"The development of the vaccine was hailed as a major triumph of modern medicine."
A state of joyful exultation, pride, or jubilation resulting from a victory or success.
"She raised her arms in triumph as she crossed the finish line ahead of her rivals."
In ancient Rome, a grand ceremonial procession into the city granted by the senate to a commander who had achieved a decisive military victory.
"The returning general was awarded a formal triumph through the streets of Rome."
• verb
To achieve a great victory, prevail, or be successful after a struggle or competition.
"Despite facing numerous injuries throughout the season, the visiting team managed to triumph in the championship final."
To rejoice, exult, or take open pride in a victory or mastery over a rival.
"Critics noted that the author never sought to triumph over his literary detractors in his memoirs."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed via Old French from Latin triumphus, referring to the ceremonial procession granted to a victorious Roman general, ultimately derived from Greek thriambos, a hymn sung in processions honoring Dionysus.