triumph
/ˈtɹaɪ̯əmf/ noun B1- A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest. · the triumph of knowledge· After being defeated in three previous finals, Roger finally tasted triumph at this year's competition.
- A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.
- A state of joy or exultation at success.
- A card game, also called trump.
- a ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander.
- A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality. · Scorsese's latest film is a triumph.· This wedding cake is a triumph.
- A card trick in which the cards are shuffled with half face-up and half face-down, then laid out so that only the observer's chosen card is facing upward.
Plural triumphs
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The geometry examination and all the others were over in due time and Anne arrived home on Friday evening, rather tired but with an air of chastened triumph about her.
Nagaina was coiled up on the matting by Teddy’s chair, within easy striking distance of Teddy’s bare leg, and she was swaying to and fro, singing a song of triumph.
Without waiting for breakfast, Rikki-tikki ran to the thornbush where Darzee was singing a song of triumph at the top of his voice.
She headed straight for the long grass by the thorn-bush, and as he was running Rikki-tikki heard Darzee still singing his foolish little song of triumph.
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