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Triumph Definition & Meaning

triumph
noun
  1. a successful ending of a struggle or contest; "a narrow victory"; "the general always gets credit for his army's victory"; "clinched a victory"; "convincing victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common sense"
  2. the exultation of victory
verb
  1. prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
  2. be ecstatic with joy
  3. dwell on with satisfaction
  4. to express great joy; "Who cannot exult in Spring?"

"Triumph" in song lyrics

See how triumph is used in real songs:

  • "Man against a giant, David against Goliath, I shall triumph"
    Aceyalone — Bigger They Come
  • "Another chapter in the book of triumph"
    Cilvaringz — The Epic of Bitter Triumph
  • "While Bobby Steels, borns the epic of my bitter triumph"
    Cilvaringz — The Epic of Bitter Triumph

Usage tips for "triumph"

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Frequently asked questions

What does triumph mean?
a successful ending of a struggle or contest; "a narrow victory"; "the general always gets credit for his army's victory"; "clinched a victory"; "convincing victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common sense" the exultation of victory prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight" be ecstatic with joy dwell on with satisfaction to express great joy; "Who cannot exult in Spring?"
What part of speech is triumph?
Triumph is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does triumph have?
Triumph has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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