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Added 9 October 2026

triumph

/ˈtɹaɪ̯ʌmf/ noun

In Latin: triumphus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about triumph at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A successful ending of a struggle or contest.
a narrow victory
The exultation of victory.

verb

Prove superior.
The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
Be ecstatic with joy.
Dwell on with satisfaction.

Origin

From Middle English, borrowed from Old French triumphe, from Latin triumphus (“triumphal procession”), ultimately from Ancient Greek θρίαμβος (thríambos, “thriambus”). Doublet of thriambus and trump.

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