ceremony vs triumph

ceremony

noun
  • An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event. 

  • A formal socially established behaviour, often in relation to people of different ranks; formality. 

  • Show of magnificence, display, ostentation. 

  • A ritual, with religious or cultural significance. 

triumph

noun
  • a ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander. 

  • A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor. 

  • A state of joy or exultation at success. 

  • A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality. 

  • 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. 

  • A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest. 

  • A card game, also called trump. 

verb
  • To play a trump in a card game. 

  • To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy. 

  • To be prosperous; to flourish. 

  • To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation. 

  • To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties. 

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