Found 3 items, similar to triumph.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: triumph kemenangan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: triumph triumph n 1: a successful ending of a struggle or contest; “the general always gets credit for his army's victory”; “the agreement was a triumph for common sense” [syn: victory] [ant: defeat] 2: the exultation of victory v 1: prove superior; “The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight” [syn: prevail] 2: be ecstatic with joy [syn: wallow, rejoice] 3: dwell on with satisfaction [syn: gloat, crow] 4: to express great joy; “Who cannot exult in Spring?” [syn: exult, rejoice, jubilate]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Triumph Triumph \Tri"umph\, n. [L. triumphus, OL. triumpus; of uncertain origin; cf. Gr. ? a procession in honor of Bacchus: cf. F. triomphe. Cf. Trump at cards.] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy. [1913 Webster] Note: The general was allowed to enter the city crowned with a wreath of laurel, bearing a scepter in one hand, and a branch of laurel in the other, riding in a circular chariot, of a peculiar form, drawn by four horses. He was preceded by the senate and magistrates, musicians, the spoils, the captives in fetters, etc., and followed by his army on foot in marching order. The procession advanced in this manner to the Capitoline Hill, where sacrifices were offered, and victorious commander entertained with a public feast. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Our daughter, In honor of whose birth these triumphs are, Sits here, like beauty's child. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. A state of joy or exultation for success. [1913 Webster] Great triumph and rejoicing was in heaven. --Milton. [1913 Webster] Hercules from Spain Arrived in triumph, from Geryon slain. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 4. Success causing exultation; victory; conquest; as, the triumph of knowledge. [1913 Webster] 5. A trump card; also, an old game at cards. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Triumph \Tri"umph\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Triumphed; p. pr. & vb. n. Triumphing.] [L. triumphare: cf. F. triompher. See Triumph, n.] 1. To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation. [1913 Webster] How long shall the wicked triumph? --Ps. xciv. 3. [1913 Webster] Sorrow on thee and all the pack of you That triumph thus upon my misery! --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail. [1913 Webster] Triumphing over death, and chance, and thee, O Time. --Milton. [1913 Webster] On this occasion, however, genius triumphed. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 3. To be prosperous; to flourish. [1913 Webster] Where commerce triumphed on the favoring gales. --Trumbull. [1913 Webster] 4. To play a trump card. [Obs.] --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] Triumph \Tri"umph\, v. t. To obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Two and thirty legions that awe All nations of the triumphed word. --Massinger. [1913 Webster]