triumph

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtraɪ.ʌmpf/ or /ˈtraɪ.əmf/
• SAMPA: /"traI.@mf/

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• Hyphenation: tri‧umph

Noun

Singular triumph

Plural triumphs

1. (countable) A triumph is a great success.

   His discovery of the electron was a great triumph.

2. (countable) A Triumph was the ceremonial entry of a victorious general into Rome.

   When Caesar returned to Rome he qualified for a Triumph.

Verb

Plain form triumph

Third-person singular triumphs

Past tense triumphed

Past participle triumphed

Present participle triumphing

1. (intransitive) To triumph is to gain a victory or be successful.

   He triumphed over adversity.