Meaning of the word "revenge is sweet" in English

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revenge is sweet

US /rɪˈvendʒ ɪz swiːt/
UK /rɪˈvendʒ ɪz swiːt/
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Idiom

the satisfaction or pleasure gained from getting back at someone who has wronged you

Example:
After years of being bullied, he finally outperformed his rival; truly, revenge is sweet.
She won the award that her ex-boss said she'd never get, proving that revenge is sweet.