C1noun 2K

Triumph

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtraɪʌmf/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtraɪʌmf/"]/

Meaning of Triumph

a great success, achievement or victory

In simple words: A great victory or success.

Triumph in a sentence

• Winning the championship was a great triumph for the underdog team.
• Her graduation with honors felt like a personal triumph after many struggles.
• The treaty marked a political triumph that brought peace to the region.
• They celebrated their triumph over adversity with a big party.
• The parade was a triumph celebrating the city’s rich cultural heritage.

How to use Triumph

Used to describe a significant win or achievement, often in contexts like sports, competitions, or personal accomplishments. Less appropriate for casual, everyday situations.

Grammar pattern

triumph + over + object

Memory hint

Think 'try and win' — both actions lead to a triumph!

Related words

Collocations with Triumph

• great
• major
• real
• score
• hail something as
• see something as
• in triumph
• triumph against
• triumph for
• a/​somebody’s moment of triumph
• a sense of triumph
• a/​somebody’s triumph over adversity
• great
• major
• real
• score
• hail something as
• see something as
• in triumph
• triumph against
• triumph for
• a/​somebody’s moment of triumph
• a sense of triumph
• a/​somebody’s triumph over adversity

Synonyms for Triumph

• victory
• success
• win
• conquest
• achievement

Opposites of Triumph

• defeat
• failure
• loss

Common mistakes with Triumph

• Confusing with 'triumphant', which describes the feeling after a victory.
• Using it as a verb incorrectly, instead of the adjective form.
• Overusing it in minor achievements instead of reserving it for significant victories.

Frequently asked questions about Triumph

What does Triumph mean?

A great victory or success.

What is the definition of Triumph?

a great success, achievement or victory

How do you use Triumph in a sentence?

Winning the championship was a great triumph for the underdog team.

Can you give another example of Triumph?

Her graduation with honors felt like a personal triumph after many struggles.

What are synonyms for Triumph?

Common alternatives include victory, success, win, conquest, achievement.

What is the opposite of Triumph?

Opposite meanings include defeat, failure, loss.

What words go with Triumph?

It commonly pairs with great, major, real, score, hail something as, see something as, in triumph, triumph against, triumph for, a/​somebody’s moment of triumph, a sense of triumph, a/​somebody’s triumph over adversity, great, major, real, score, hail something as, see something as, in triumph, triumph against, triumph for, a/​somebody’s moment of triumph, a sense of triumph, a/​somebody’s triumph over adversity.

What are common mistakes when using Triumph?

Confusing with 'triumphant', which describes the feeling after a victory. Using it as a verb incorrectly, instead of the adjective form. Overusing it in minor achievements instead of reserving it for significant victories.

How do you pronounce Triumph?

US: /["/ˈtraɪʌmf/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtraɪʌmf/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Triumph?

Used to describe a significant win or achievement, often in contexts like sports, competitions, or personal accomplishments. Less appropriate for casual, everyday situations.

What CEFR level is Triumph?

"Triumph" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.