Triumph

Definition‍

Triumph refers to a great victory or achievement, or the joy or exultation of victory or success. It also denotes a highly successful result or outcome.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪʌmf/
• Respelling: TRY-umf (with "TRY" rhyming with "eye" and "umf" similar to the first syllable in "umph")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪʌmf/
• Respelling: TRY-umf (similar to American English, with "TRY" rhyming with "eye" and "umf" like in "umph")

In both dialects, "triumph" is pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable "TRY," which rhymes with "eye." The second syllable "umf" is pronounced similarly in both American and British English, akin to the sound in "umph." The pronunciation is consistent between the two dialects.

Etymology

The word "triumph" comes from the Old French "triumfe," which was derived from the Latin "triumphus," originally meaning a ceremonial procession of a victorious general in ancient Rome. Its usage in English dates back to the 14th century.

Derivatives

1. Triumphal (adjective)
2. Triumphantly (adverb)
3. Triumphalism (noun)
4. Triumpher (noun)
5. Triumphing (verb)

Synonyms

1. Victory
2. Success
3. Conquest

Antonyms

1. Defeat
2. Failure
3. Loss

Usage

• As a noun: "The athlete's triumph at the Olympics was celebrated by the whole country."
• As a verb: "She triumphed over her difficulties."

Related Terms

• Achievement: A thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage.
• Victory: An act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
• Celebration: The action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion.

Detailed Definition

As a Noun:

• A significant success or noteworthy achievement; the exultation resulting from such a success: "The signing of the peace treaty was a triumph for the negotiators."
• The joy or exultation of victory or success: "He felt a sense of triumph after completing the challenging project."
• A ceremonial procession and festivities celebrating victory in ancient Rome: "The general was accorded a triumph after his victory in battle."

As a Verb:

• To achieve a victory; be successful: "The underdog team triumphed in the final match."
• To prevail or succeed after struggle or difficulty: "Despite numerous setbacks, she triumphed in her academic endeavors."
• To rejoice or exult at a victory or success: "They triumphed at the news of their success in the competition."