Triumph /(?)/

1. A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy. (Rom. Antiq.)
2. Hence, any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant. [Obs.]

   Our daughter, In honor of whose birth these triumphs are, Sits here, like beauty's child.

3. A state of joy or exultation for success.

   Great triumph and rejoicing was in heaven.

   Hercules from Spain Arrived in triumph, from Geryon slain.

4. Success causing exultation; victory; conquest; as, the triumph of knowledge.
5. A trump card; also, an old game at cards. [Obs.]

imp. & p. p. Triumphed; p. pr. & vb. n. Triumphing

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?

   Sorrow on thee and all the pack of you That triumph thus upon my misery!

2. To obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail.

   Triumphing over death, and chance, and thee, O Time.

   On this occasion, however, genius triumphed.

3. To be prosperous; to flourish.

   Where commerce triumphed on the favoring gales.

4. To play a trump card. [Obs.]

1. To obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph. [Obs.]

   Two and thirty legions that awe All nations of the triumphed word.