triumph

Etymology 1

From Middle English [Term?], borrowed from Old French triumphe, from Latin triumphus (“triumphal procession”), ultimately from Ancient Greek θρίαμβος (thríambos, “thriambus”). Doublet of thriambus and trump.

noun

1. A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.
   the triumph of knowledge
   After being defeated in three previous finals, Roger finally tasted triumph' at this year's competition.
2. A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.
3. (obsolete) Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.
4. A state of joy or exultation at success.
5. (obsolete) A trump card.
6. A card game, also called trump.
7. (historical, Ancient Rome) a ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander.
8. A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality.
   Scorsese's latest film is a triumph.
   This wedding cake is a triumph.
9. A card trick in which the cards are shuffled with half face-up and half face-down, then laid out so that only the observer's chosen card is facing upward.

Etymology 2

From Latin triumphō.

verb

1. To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
2. To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.
3. To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy.
   No one reckoned in advance that he had anything but a very testing job as host. He had to be tough, brave, witty, engaging – and decent. He triumphed on every count, thanks to sheer ability. 3 March 2016, David Thomson, The Guardian
4. To be prosperous; to flourish.
   where commerce triumphed on the favouring gales 1774, John Trumbull, An Elegy on the Times
5. To play a trump in a card game.
   Of the kings and the queens that triumph in the cards 1625, Ben Jonson, The Fortunate Isles and Their Union