triumph

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun a successful ending of a struggle or contest
  2. noun the exultation of victory
  3. verb prove superior

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?], borrowed from Old French triumphe, from Latin triumphus (“triumphal procession”), ultimately from Ancient Greek θρίαμβος (thríambos, “thriambus”). Doublet of thriambus and trump.

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Synonyms

victory

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