Difference Between
versus

Victory vs. Triumph: Know the Difference

Shumaila Saeed
By Shumaila Saeed || Updated on December 25, 2023
Victory refers to the act of winning or prevailing in a struggle or competition, while triumph implies a significant or noteworthy success, often accompanied by a sense of jubilation.
Victory vs. Triumph

Key Differences

Victory is achieving success in a challenge, often in a competitive context like sports or war. Triumph, on the other hand, emphasizes the joy and exultation resulting from a significant success.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023
The term victory implies a clear win or advantage in a contest or battle. Triumph suggests not just a win, but also a remarkable or extraordinary accomplishment.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023
Victory is often used in a more straightforward, factual sense to denote a win. Triumph implies a higher degree of celebration or emotional response to an achievement.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023
In a victory, the focus is on the outcome of being victorious. In a triumph, the focus extends to the emotional and symbolic significance of the win.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023
Victory can be seen in both large and small scales, from a simple game to a major war. Triumph often conveys a grander scale, suggesting an overcoming of significant obstacles or challenges.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT

Comparison Chart

Definition

Act of winning or prevailing
Noteworthy success with a sense of jubilation
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Contextual Usage

Often used in sports, battles, or competitions
Used to describe significant achievements
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Emotional Connotation

Generally factual or objective
Implies joy, celebration, or exultation
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Scale of Achievement

Can be small or large scale
Often implies a larger, more significant win
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Focus

Primarily on the outcome of winning
On both the success and its emotional impact
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT

Victory and Triumph Definitions

Victory

Achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor.
His victory over personal challenges inspired many.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 22, 2023

Triumph

Joy or satisfaction resulting from a success.
Her triumph in the competition was evident in her joyful celebration.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 22, 2023

Victory

Success or triumph over an enemy in battle.
Their victory in the battle was celebrated throughout the nation.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 22, 2023

Triumph

A notable success in the face of adversity.
The team's triumph against all odds was a story of true determination.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 22, 2023

Victory

A win in a competition or contest.
Her victory in the chess tournament was unexpected but well-deserved.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 22, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT

Triumph

The act or fact of being victorious; a victory
Her triumph in the election.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

A successful ending of a struggle or contest.
The team's victory was the result of hard work and dedication.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 22, 2023

Triumph

Exultation or rejoicing over victory or success
The fans danced in triumph after their team won.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

An act of defeating an opponent or enemy.
The victory marked a turning point in the war.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 22, 2023

Triumph

A success in a struggle against difficulties or an obstacle
A patient's triumph over an illness.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

A defeat of an enemy or opponent
Napolean had many victories in battle.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A noteworthy achievement or success
A musical that was a triumph on Broadway.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

A success in a struggle against difficulties or an obstacle
A victory over his greatest fear.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A public celebration, especially in ancient Rome, to welcome a returning victorious commander and his army.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

The state or fact of having defeated an opponent or of having achieved success
Soldiers entering the city in victory.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To be victorious or successful; win.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

Exultation or celebration at defeating an opponent or accomplishing something
Raised her hands in victory as she crossed the finish line.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To rejoice over a success or victory; exult
“She knew her leaving him … had plunged him back into this mood. And she triumphed a little” (D.H. Lawrence).
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

(uncountable) The condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; (countable) an instance of this.
It was a great victory on the battlefield.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To receive honors upon return from a victory. Used especially of generals in ancient Rome.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

(Roman goddess) Victory
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

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.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

Used to encourage someone to achieve success, or to celebrate a success or triumph.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

To defeat or triumph over (someone or something).
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

(obsolete) Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

The defeat of an enemy in battle, or of an antagonist in any contest; a gaining of the superiority in any struggle or competition; conquest; triumph; - the opposite of defeat.
Death is swallowed up in victory.
God on our side, doubt not of victory.
Victory may be honorable to the arms, but shameful to the counsels, of a nation.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A state of joy or exultation at success.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Victory

A successful ending of a struggle or contest;
The general always gets credit for his army's victory
The agreement was a triumph for common sense
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

(obsolete) A trump card.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A card game, also called trump.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality.
Scorsese's latest film is a triumph.
This wedding cake is a triumph'.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

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.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To be prosperous; to flourish.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To play a trump in a card game.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

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.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A state of joy or exultation for success.
Great triumph and rejoicing was in heaven.
Hercules from SpainArrived in triumph, from Geryon slain.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

Success causing exultation; victory; conquest; as, the triumph of knowledge.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A trump card; also, an old game at cards.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

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 youThat triumph thus upon my misery!
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail.
Triumphing over death, and chance, and thee, O Time.
On this occasion, however, genius triumphed.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To be prosperous; to flourish.
Where commerce triumphed on the favoring gales.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To play a trump card.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph.
Two and thirty legions that aweAll nations of the triumphed word.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A successful ending of a struggle or contest;
The general always gets credit for his army's victory
The agreement was a triumph for common sense
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

The exultation of victory
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

Prove superior;
The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

Be ecstatic with joy
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

Dwell on with satisfaction
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

To express great joy;
Who cannot exult in Spring?
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Oct 19, 2023

Triumph

A great victory or achievement.
The scientist's triumph in discovering a new vaccine was celebrated worldwide.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 22, 2023

Triumph

The act or fact of winning.
His triumph in the legal case set a new precedent.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 22, 2023

Triumph

An instance of victorious achievement.
The athlete's triumph at the Olympics was a result of years of training.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 22, 2023

Repeatedly Asked Queries

Can a team experience victory?

Yes, teams can achieve victory in sports and other group endeavors.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

What is a simple definition of victory?

Victory is the act of winning or being successful in a contest or battle.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

How is triumph different from victory?

Triumph often implies a significant achievement accompanied by a sense of jubilation.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Is triumph always related to big achievements?

Typically, triumph is used for notable or extraordinary successes.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Can victory be used in a personal context?

Yes, victory can refer to personal achievements, not just competitions.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Is victory always against an opponent?

Not always; victory can also refer to overcoming personal challenges.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Does triumph imply a struggle?

Often, triumph implies overcoming significant obstacles or difficulties.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Are victories always positive?

Generally, but the context can affect the perception.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Does triumph involve emotion?

Yes, triumph often includes an emotional aspect of joy or exultation.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Can triumph be used in a metaphorical sense?

Yes, triumph can be used metaphorically to describe significant accomplishments.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Is a victory always recognized publicly?

Not necessarily, victories can be personal or private.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Is victory a subjective concept?

It can be, depending on personal or cultural perspectives.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Does every competition have a victory?

In most competitive contexts, yes.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Can triumph be delayed?

Yes, sometimes the realization or recognition of triumph comes later.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Can triumph be achieved in a team?

Yes, teams can collectively experience triumph.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Can victory be partial?

Yes, one can achieve partial victory in complex situations.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Is every victory celebrated?

Not always; some victories may be acknowledged quietly.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Can triumph be a personal feeling?

Absolutely, triumph can be a deeply personal sense of achievement.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Can one feel triumph without an actual victory?

Yes, the feeling of triumph can arise from personal satisfaction.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Is victory always the end of a struggle?

Often, but sometimes it's a milestone in a larger journey.
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed
Nov 30, 2023

Share this page

Link for your blog / website
HTML
Link to share via messenger
About Author
Shumaila Saeed
Written by
Shumaila Saeed
Shumaila Saeed, an expert content creator with 6 years of experience, specializes in distilling complex topics into easily digestible comparisons, shining a light on the nuances that both inform and educate readers with clarity and accuracy.

Popular Comparisons

Trending Comparisons

Megabyte vs. GigabyteMegabyte vs. Gigabyte
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 8, 2024
A Megabyte (MB) is a unit of digital information storage equal to 1,024 kilobytes, while a Gigabyte (GB) is equal to 1,024 megabytes.
Android TV vs. Tizen TVAndroid TV vs. Tizen TV
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 26, 2024
Android TV is a smart TV platform powered by Google's Android OS, offering extensive app compatibility, while Tizen TV is Samsung's smart TV OS, known for its smooth interface and integration with Samsung devices.
Pastor vs. ReverendPastor vs. Reverend
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 23, 2024
A pastor is a religious leader of a Christian congregation, while reverend is a title used to address or refer to Christian clergy.
Shriners vs. MasonsShriners vs. Masons
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 29, 2024
Shriners are a subgroup within Freemasonry known for charitable work, especially children's hospitals; Masons are members of the larger, older fraternity of Freemasonry with broader goals and activities.
Catholic Bible vs. NIV BibleCatholic Bible vs. NIV Bible
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 11, 2024
The Catholic Bible includes additional books in the Old Testament not found in the NIV Bible; the NIV is a modern English translation.
Paranormal vs. SupernaturalParanormal vs. Supernatural
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
December 26, 2024
Paranormal involves phenomena beyond scientific explanation, focusing on events like ghost sightings. Supernatural encompasses all beyond natural laws, including deities and magic.
Broadsheet vs. TabloidBroadsheet vs. Tabloid
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
November 2, 2024
Broadsheet is a large-format newspaper focusing on serious content; Tabloid is a smaller, sensational news-focused paper.
Hanukkah vs. KwanzaaHanukkah vs. Kwanzaa
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 3, 2024
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple, while Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration of cultural heritage and values.
Pycharm Community vs. Pycharm ProPycharm Community vs. Pycharm Pro
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 4, 2024
PyCharm Community is a free, open-source IDE for Python development, while PyCharm Pro is a paid version with additional advanced features like web development support and database tools.
Rescind vs. RevokeRescind vs. Revoke
Dua FatimaDua Fatima
July 10, 2024
Rescind involves officially cancelling a decision or agreement; revoke means to officially cancel the validity of something, often involving rights or licenses.
Snow vs. Snow ShowersSnow vs. Snow Showers
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 4, 2024
Snow refers to frozen precipitation falling steadily, while snow showers are brief, intermittent bursts of snow.
Hydroscopic vs. HygroscopicHydroscopic vs. Hygroscopic
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 14, 2024
Hydroscopic is a common misnomer, often incorrectly used in place of hygroscopic. Hygroscopic refers to substances that absorb moisture from the air.
Jungle vs. RainforestJungle vs. Rainforest
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
January 29, 2024
A jungle is a dense, wild forest, often impenetrable, while a rainforest is a dense forest rich in biodiversity, typically receiving high rainfall.
Pulley vs. SheavePulley vs. Sheave
Hifza NasirHifza Nasir
April 4, 2024
A pulley is a wheel on an axle designed to support movement and change of direction of a taut cable, while a sheave is the wheel part of a pulley system that specifically interacts with the cable.
Coordinator vs. SupervisorCoordinator vs. Supervisor
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
September 30, 2024
A coordinator aligns team tasks for efficiency, focusing on project logistics; a supervisor oversees staff performance, guiding and evaluating work.
Otto Insurance vs. GEICOOtto Insurance vs. GEICO
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
December 28, 2024
Otto Insurance is a digital insurance platform, while GEICO is a well-established auto insurer known for direct-to-consumer sales.
Acrobatics vs. GymnasticsAcrobatics vs. Gymnastics
Hifza NasirHifza Nasir
May 1, 2024
Acrobatics emphasizes agility and flexibility in individual feats, while gymnastics combines strength, flexibility, and apparatus use in a structured sport.
Hawaiian vs. SamoanHawaiian vs. Samoan
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
January 31, 2024
Hawaiian refers to things related to Hawaii, a U.S. state, while Samoan pertains to Samoa, an independent nation in the Pacific.
Cocoon vs. ChrysalisCocoon vs. Chrysalis
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
March 3, 2024
A cocoon is a protective casing spun by moths and other insects, while a chrysalis is the hard shell formed by butterfly larvae during metamorphosis.
Seagate Exos x16 vs. Seagate Exos x18Seagate Exos x16 vs. Seagate Exos x18
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 8, 2024
The Seagate Exos X16 offers up to 16TB storage with a focus on high-capacity data centers, while the Exos X18 upgrades to 18TB, enhancing performance and capacity for enterprise demands.
Pokemon Firered vs. Pokemon LeafgreenPokemon Firered vs. Pokemon Leafgreen
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 15, 2024
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are remakes of the original Pokemon games, with FireRed offering exclusive Pokemon like Growlithe and LeafGreen featuring Pokemon like Vulpix, plus minor story and area differences.
Fl. Oz. vs. Oz.Fl. Oz. vs. Oz.
Hifza NasirHifza Nasir
March 3, 2024
Fl. oz. measures volume, used for liquids (e.g., water, milk), while oz. measures weight, for solids or overall mass (e.g., cheese, gold).
Jack Daniel's vs. BourbonJack Daniel’s vs. Bourbon
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
February 17, 2024
Jack Daniel's is a brand of Tennessee whiskey known for its unique charcoal mellowing process, while Bourbon is a type of American whiskey distilled primarily from corn and aged in new oak barrels.
Private in C++ vs. Protected in C++Private in C++ vs. Protected in C++
Shumaila SaeedShumaila Saeed
December 25, 2024
In C++, private members are accessible only within the same class, whereas protected members are accessible in the class and its subclasses.

Featured Comparisons

New Comparisons