triumph

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.

   the triumph of knowledge

2. 2
   noun

   Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.

   We are ready, & our daughter heere, / In honour of whoſe Birth, theſe Triumphs are, / Sits heere like Beauties child,

3. 3
   noun

   A state of joy or exultation at success.

   Great triumph and rejoicing was in heaven.

4. 4
   noun

   A trump card.

   Eros has Packt Cards with Cæsars, and false plaid my Glory Unto an Enemies triumph

5. 5
   noun

   A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality.

   Scorsese's latest film is a triumph.

6. 6
   verb

   To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.

   England is growne to ſuch a paſſe of late, That rich men triumph to ſee the poore beg at their gate.

7. 7
   verb

   To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.

   Forſake thy king and do but ioyne with me And we will triumph ouer al the world.

8. 8
   verb

   To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy.

   On this occasion, however, genius triumphed.

Etymology

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.