triumphn.[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.()()2. Hence, any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.()Our daughter,
In honor of whose birth these triumphs are,
Sits here, like beauty's child. (Shak.)3. A state of joy or exultation for success.()Great triumph and rejoicing was in heaven. (Milton.)Hercules from Spain
Arrived in triumph, from Geryon slain. (Dryden.)4. Success causing exultation; victory; conquest; as, the triumph of knowledge.()5. A trump card; also, an old game at cards.()v. i.[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.()How long shall the wicked triumph? (Ps. xciv. 3.)Sorrow on thee and all the pack of you
That triumph thus upon my misery! (Shak.)2. To obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail.()Triumphing over death, and chance, and thee, O Time. (Milton.)On this occasion, however, genius triumphed. (Macaulay.)3. To be prosperous; to flourish.()Where commerce triumphed on the favoring gales. (Trumbull.)4. To play a trump card.(B. Jonson.)v. t. To obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph.()Two and thirty legions that awe
All nations of the triumphed word. (Massinger.)