1 [count] a : a great or important victory
▪ They earned/gained a magnificent triumph over the invading army. ▪ They celebrated their triumph with a parade through the steets of the city. ▪ They were able to achieve an important triumph against their chief rivals.
b : a great success or achievement
▪ Quitting smoking was a personal triumph for her. ▪ The party was a triumph. ▪ The bridge is an engineering triumph. 2 [noncount] : the very happy and joyful feeling that comes from victory or success
▪ They had a feeling of triumph after finishing the project. ▪ shouts of triumph ▪ They stood atop the mountain in triumph. 3 [count] : something good that is an excellent example of a particular method, quality, etc.
▪ The design is a triumph of simplicity. [=the design is very good and simple]
▪ They earned/gained a magnificent triumph over the invading army. ▪ They celebrated their triumph with a parade through the steets of the city. ▪ They were able to achieve an important triumph against their chief rivals.
b : a great success or achievement
▪ Quitting smoking was a personal triumph for her. ▪ The party was a triumph. ▪ The bridge is an engineering triumph.
▪ They had a feeling of triumph after finishing the project. ▪ shouts of triumph ▪ They stood atop the mountain in triumph.
▪ The design is a triumph of simplicity. [=the design is very good and simple]





