— triumpher , n.
/truy"euhmf, -umf/ , n.
1. the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest.
2. a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instance or occasion of victory.
3. exultation resulting from victory; joy over success.
4. Rom. Hist. the ceremonial entrance into Rome of a victorious commander with his army, spoils of war, and captives, authorized by the senate in honor of an important military or naval victory. Cf. ovation (def. 2).
5. a public pageant, spectacle, or the like.
v.i.
6. to gain a victory; be victorious; win.
7. to gain mastery; prevail: to triumph over fear.
8. to be successful; achieve success.
9. to exult over victory; rejoice over success.
10. to be elated or glad; rejoice proudly; glory.
11. to celebrate a triumph, as a victorious Roman commander.
v.t.
12. to conquer; triumph over.
[ bef. 900; ME triumphe (n.), OE triumpha triump ( h ) us, perh. thríambos hymn to Dionysus ]
Syn. 1. success. See victory. 3. jubilation, celebration. 6. succeed.
Ant. 1. defeat, loss.