Definition: a successful ending of a struggle or contest
Usage: a narrow victory; the general always gets credit for his army's victory; clinched a victory; convincing victory; the agreement was a triumph for common sense
Similar words: ending, finish, conclusion
Definition: event whose occurrence ends something
Usage: his death marked the ending of an era; when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show
Similar words: success
Definition: an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Usage: let's call heads a success and tails a failure; the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs
Synonyms: triumph
Definition: the exultation of victory
Similar words: exultation, jubilance, jubilancy, jubilation
Definition: a feeling of extreme joy
Synonyms: triumph, jubilate, exuberate, exult, rejoice
Definition: to express great joy
Usage: Who cannot exult in Spring?
Synonyms: gloat, crow, triumph
Definition: dwell on with satisfaction
Similar words: brag, blow, bluster, boast, shoot a line, vaunt, swash, tout, gas, gasconade
Definition: show off
Definition: prove superior
Usage: The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
Similar words: win
Definition: be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
Usage: He won the Gold Medal in skating; Our home team won; Win the game
Synonyms: triumph, rejoice, wallow
Definition: be ecstatic with joy
Similar words: jump for joy, exult, be on cloud nine, walk on air
Definition: feel extreme happiness or elation