Triumph (Verb)
Meaning 1
To express great joy; "Who cannot exult in Spring?".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She couldn't help but triumph over her team's surprise victory at the championship finals and immediately started calling all her friends.
- Watching the concert of his favorite childhood band, the fan began to triumph, dancing and screaming with untamed enthusiasm.
- As soon as the exam results were posted, they rushed out of the testing room, exclaiming in unison and ready to triumph with celebrations.
- Years of intense training finally paid off as the musician stepped onto the stage, overwhelmed and ready to triumph with each triumphant note.
- The newlyweds returned from the island honeymoon with infectious energy, triumphing in front of their amazed family and friends, still bubbly from their getaway.
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Meaning 2
Dwell on with satisfaction.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She still likes to dwell on her athletic triumph years after her retirement, recalling the thrill of competition with satisfaction.
- The champion will undoubtedly triumph, but letting the opponents recover could prolong the event and increase her sense of satisfaction.
- When her team emerged victorious in the highly competitive tournament, she felt a lingering sense of triumph at the realization of all her months of effort.
- Even though she's been out of competition for several years, she still takes great satisfaction in triumph over challenging competitors from her past.
- As she reflects on the most rewarding moments in her career, she particularly likes to dwell on occasions where she was able to triumph in difficult situations.
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Meaning 3
Be ecstatic with joy.
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The crowd erupted in cheers as the home team triumphed over their longtime rivals.
- She couldn't help but triumph over the news that she got accepted into her dream university.
- His eyes lit up as he finally triumphed in finding the rare species in the wilderness.
- The family's faces beamed with joy as they triumphed in winning the family game night for the third time in a row.
- After months of training, she triumphed by completing her first marathon in under four hours.
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Meaning 4
Prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The home team managed to triumph over their fierce rivals in the final match of the season.
- After months of struggle, the artist's creativity finally triumphed and she produced a breathtaking masterpiece.
- The small startup triumphed in the competitive tech market with its innovative product.
- Despite facing formidable opponents, the young boxer triumphed in her first professional match.
- The underdog team's determination and perseverance helped them triumph in the championship games.