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Triumph

Noun / ˈtraɪʌmf / Another word for triumph — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a great victory or achievement

Synonyms & similar words

rejoice gloat defeat prevail wallow jubilate exuberate exult crow victory victory success win achievement accomplishment conquest triumphalism jubilation elation glory triumphancy overcoming beating conquering vanquishing thrashing domination supremacy ascendancy mastery

Synonyms by register

Formal

victory success achievement accomplishment

Informal

win smash clean sweep big win

Literary

acclaim laurels prowess

Antonyms

defeat failure loss subjugation rout undoing downfall

Common collocations

  • a great triumph
  • a personal triumph
  • a stunning triumph
  • a moral triumph
  • triumph over adversity
  • celebrate a triumph
  • a triumph of will

Word family

noun triumph
verb triumph
adjective triumphant

Usage note

Triumph often implies a significant victory, especially after a struggle. It can be used both literally for a military or competitive win, and figuratively for overcoming personal challenges.

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Example sentences

  1. After months of hard work, her triumph was finally winning the spelling bee.
  2. The team's triumph over their rivals was a result of their teamwork and dedication.
  3. The feeling of triumph after completing a difficult task is very rewarding.
  4. His triumph in the race made him feel proud and accomplished.
  5. The movie's triumphant ending left the audience feeling inspired.

Quotes

  • 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' -Nelson Mandela
  • 'In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.' -Martin Luther King Jr.
  • 'There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.' -Paulo Coelho

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