triumph
Speech parts
1. triumph - Noun
2. triumph - Verb
3. Triumph - Proper noun
Meaning
A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy.
Hence, any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.
A state of joy or exultation for success.
Success causing exultation; victory; conquest; as, the triumph of knowledge.
A trump card; also, an old game at cards.
To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
To obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail.
To play a trump card.
To obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph.
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Who cannot exult in Spring?
The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
Aberdeen’s bid for a first Scottish Cup triumph since 1990 will reignite tomorrow – almost seven months after the scheduled April 12 date for the clash.
Across nine episodes, the series “delivers a captivating and powerful exposé that balances frustration and outrage alongside triumph and hope,” at Collider.
ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 at The Dome in Brighton, UK, giving Sweden its first triumph in the contest, and are the most successful group ever to take part in the competition.
According to this source, the sword was given to King Boleslaus the Brave (reigned 992–1025) by an angel; Polish kings were supposed to always carry it in battle to triumph over their enemies.