meaning of triumph
1. A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy.
2. Hence, any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.
3. A state of joy or exultation for success.
4. Success causing exultation; victory; conquest; as, the triumph of knowledge.
5. A trump card; also, an old game at cards.
6. To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
7. To obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail.
8. To be prosperous; to flourish.
9. To play a trump card.
10. To obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph.
11. a successful ending of a struggle or contest; "the general always gets credit for his armys victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common
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