Synonyms for
Triumph
Definition
a great victory or achievement
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
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
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.
Example sentences
- After months of hard work, her triumph was finally winning the spelling bee.
- The team's triumph over their rivals was a result of their teamwork and dedication.
- The feeling of triumph after completing a difficult task is very rewarding.
- His triumph in the race made him feel proud and accomplished.
- 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