triumph
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtraɪ.ʌmf/
KK: /traɪʌmf/
intransitive verb
Definition
To achieve victory or success in a competition or challenge; to celebrate a win.
Example
After months of hard work, the team finally triumphed in the championship game.
Tense Forms
Past: triumphed
Past Participle: triumphed
Conversation
I can't believe we actually won the game last night!
I know, it felt amazing to triumph after all that hard work.
Exactly! Everyone was so excited when the final whistle blew.
It was a huge moment for us, definitely worth celebrating!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
prevail
succeed
win
Antonyms
fail
lose
fall
noun
Definition
A significant success or victory that brings great joy and celebration.
Example
Winning the championship was a great triumph for the team.
Conversation
I just heard about your big win in the tournament!
Thanks! It really felt like a triumph for our team.
I can only imagine how awesome that must have been.
Root Explanation
Triumph is derived from the Latin word "triumphus" (meaning a victory or celebration of victory). The term originally referred to a ceremonial procession celebrating a military victory, which has evolved into the general sense of achieving success or victory in any endeavor.
Memory Tip
Think of a grand celebration of victory — that's what triumph means, stemming from the Latin word for a victory parade.
Visually Confused Words
trumph
trump
trimorph