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triumph

Syllabification: (tri·umph)

Pronunciation: /ˈtrīəmf/

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Definition of triumph

noun

1a great victory or achievement:a garden built to celebrate Napoleon’s many triumphs
the state of being victorious or successful:the king returned home in triumph
joy or satisfaction resulting from a success or victory:“Here it is!” Helen’s voice rose in triumph
a highly successful example of something:the marriage had been a triumph of togetherness

2the processional entry of a victorious general into ancient Rome.

verb

[no object]

1achieve a victory; be successful:spectacle has once again triumphed over content
rejoice or exult at a victory or success:“There!” triumphed Alima

2(of a Roman general) ride into ancient Rome after a victory.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French triumphe (noun), from Latin triump(h)us, probably from Greek thriambos 'hymn to Bacchus'. Current senses of the verb date from the early 16th century

Remember that triumph ends with -mph.

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