"triumph" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A successful ending of a struggle or contest (synset 107488581)
"a narrow victory"; "the general always gets credit for his army's victory"; "clinched a victory"; "convincing victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common sense"
is a type of:
- conclusion, ending, finish - event whose occurrence ends something
- success - an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
subtypes:
- win - a victory (as in a race or other competition)
- fall, pin - when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
- independence - the successful ending of the American Revolution
- landslide - an overwhelming electoral victory
- last laugh - ultimate success achieved after a near failure (inspired by the saying `he laughs best who laughs last')
- pyrrhic victory - a victory that is won by incurring terrible losses
- slam, sweep - winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
- checkmate - complete victory
- blowout, laugher, romp, runaway, shoo-in, walkaway - an easy victory
- service break - a tennis game won on the opponent's service
- walk-in, waltz - an assured victory (especially in an election)
same as: victory
The exultation of victory (synset 107543485)
is a type of: exultation, jubilance, jubilancy, jubilation - a feeling of extreme joy

Verb

Prove superior (synset 201104145)
"The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"

is a type of: win - be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

same as: prevail
Be ecstatic with joy (synset 201827320)
is a type of: be on cloud nine, exult, jump for joy, walk on air - feel extreme happiness or elation

same as: rejoice, wallow
Dwell on with satisfaction (synset 200885156)
is a type of: blow, bluster, boast, brag, gas, gasconade, shoot a line, swash, tout, vaunt - show off

subtypes: congratulate, preen - pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement

same as: crow, gloat
To express great joy (synset 200859605)
"Who cannot exult in Spring?"

is a type of: cheer, cheer up, chirk up - become cheerful

subtypes: glory - rejoice proudly

same as: exuberate, exult, jubilate, rejoice