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triumph

Definition

  • noun: a great or important victory
  • noun: a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a decisive victory over a foreign enemy
  • verb: to achieve victory especially in a long or difficult contest
  • verb: to obtain victory
  • synonyms: victory, conquest, prevail

Examples

  • The design is a 'triumph' of simplicity. [=the design is very good and simple]

  • They celebrated their 'triumph' with a parade through the steets of the city.

  • They were able to achieve an important 'triumph' against their chief rivals.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We got dinner on the shore. Now the meal will be feeding a hungry sloth. With who? A vole? Come on, you wanna fist me? Bedtime. The triumph has returned. Shuffle. How about a good night kiss for you? Shh. It's asleep. I was talking to you. Fine, I'll tuck myself in. (..)
    2002 Ice Age