triumph (n.)

  1. a successful ending of a struggle or contest; a narrow victory; the general always gets credit for his armys victory; clinched a victory; convincing victory; the agreement was a triumph for common sense

    [ Syn: victory , victory ]

  2. the exultation of victory

    triumph (v.)

  1. prove superior; The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight

    [ Syn: prevail ]

  2. be ecstatic with joy

    [ Syn: wallow , rejoice ]

  3. dwell on with satisfaction

    [ Syn: gloat , crow ]

  4. to express great joy; Who cannot exult in Spring?

    [ Syn: exuberate , exult , rejoice , jubilate ]

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