triumph — a great victory or achievement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a great victory or achievement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtraɪʌmf/
Example Sentences
- After eating 50 chicken wings, Jake's triumph was immediately followed by a food coma.
- Her triumph in the spelling bee made her parents prouder than when she learned to use chopsticks.
- The scientist's triumph in developing the vaccine saved countless lives.
triumph
NOUN[/ˈtraɪʌmf/]
a great victory or achievement
A decisive victory achieved after great effort or struggle.
"After every fall, the greatest triumph of all — is standing tall."
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'triumphus', which likely derives from Greek 'thriambos', a hymn sung in processions. The word originally referred to a Roman ceremonial procession honoring a victorious military commander.
Breakdown
tri- (three) + umph (possibly from Greek thriambos, a processional hymn) = triumph. The 'tri-' prefix may reference the three-part military formation or structure of the Roman triumph ceremony.
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📝Examples
“After eating 50 chicken wings, Jake's triumph was immediately followed by a food coma.”
“Her triumph in the spelling bee made her parents prouder than when she learned to use chopsticks.”
“The scientist's triumph in developing the vaccine saved countless lives.”
“It was a triumph of modern engineering that the bridge could support both heavy traffic and his mother-in-law's criticism.”
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