ˈtraɪəmf n. & v. --n. 1 a
the state of
being victorious or
successful (returned
home in triumph). b a
great success or
achievement. 2 a
supreme example (a triumph of engineering). 3
joy at success; exultation (could see triumph in
her face). 4 the
processional entry of a victorious
general into ancient Rome. --v.intr. 1 (often foll. by over)
gain a
victory; be successful;
prevail. 2
ride in triumph. 3 (often foll. by over)
exult. [ME f. OF triumphe (n.), triumpher (v.), f. L triump(h)us prob. f. Gk thriambos
hymn to Bacchus]