triumph

== English == === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ === Etymology 1 === From Middle English [Term?], borrowed from Old French triumphe, from Latin triumphus (“triumphal procession”), ultimately from Ancient Greek θρίαμβος (thríambos, “thriambus”). Doublet of thriambus and trump. ==== Noun ==== triumph (countable and uncountable, plural triumphs) A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest. A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor. (obsolete) Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant. A state of joy or exultation at success. (obsolete) A trump card. A card game, also called trump. (historical, Ancient Rome) a ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander. A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality. A card trick in which the cards are shuffled with half face-up and half face-down, then laid out so that only the observer's chosen card is facing upward. ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From Latin triumphō. ==== Verb ==== triumph (third-person singular simple present triumphs, present participle triumphing, simple past and past participle triumphed) To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation. To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties. To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy. To be prosperous; to flourish. To play a trump in a card game. ===== Translations ===== === Related terms === triumphal triumphant