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   glory

   /ˈɡlɔːri/

   noun

   • 1. high renown or honour won by notable achievements: "to fight and die for the glory of one's nation" Similar renownfameprestigehonourdistinctionkudoseminencepre-eminenceacclaimacclamationcelebritypraiseaccoladeslaurelsrecognitionnotenotabilitycreditreputereputationnameillustriousnesslustreinformal:bouquetsrare:laudationOpposite shameobscurity
   • 2. magnificence or great beauty: "the train has been restored to all its former glory" Similar magnificencesplendourresplendencegrandeurmajestygreatnessimpressivenessgloriousnessnobilitypompstatelinesssumptuousnessopulencebeautyelegancebrilliancegorgeousnesssplendidnesswonderbeautydelightwonderful thingglorious thingmarvelphenomenonsightspectacleOpposite lowlinessmodesty
   • ▪ a thing that is beautiful, impressive, or worthy of praise: "the glories of Paris"
   • ▪ the splendour and bliss of heaven: "images of Christ in glory"
   • 3. praise, worship, and thanksgiving offered to a deity. Similar praiseworshipglorificationadorationvenerationhonourreverenceexaltationextolmenthomagetributethanksgivingthanksblessingrare:laudationmagnification
   • 4. a luminous ring or halo, especially as depicted around the head of Christ or a saint.

   verb

   • 1. take great pride or pleasure in: "they gloried in their independence"
   • ▪ exult in unpleasantly or boastfully: "readers tended to defend their paper or even to glory in its bias"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French glorie, from Latin gloria.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word glory, from praise and honor to splendor and exaltation. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of glory.

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   Learn the meaning of glory as a noun and an exclamation, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. See how to use glory in sentences and expressions, such as glory be, glory of, and glory days.

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   Glory definition: very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown. See examples of GLORY used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLORY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Glory is the fame and admiration that you gain by doing something impressive, or the beauty or splendor of something. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of glory with examples and idioms.

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   Glory is brilliant, radiant beauty. You might admire a princess in all her glory, since she seems almost too gorgeous to be real. Glory is also a term that is sometimes used in a religious way. It means the glow or light that appears around the head of a holy person or saint, like a halo.

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   Learn the meaning of glory as a noun in English, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage notes. See how glory can refer to success, praise, worship, beauty, or a feature of something.

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Glory is a word that can mean great beauty, honour, worship, victory, or an emanation of light. It can also be a verb meaning to exult, boast, or shine. See etymology, pronunciation, synonyms, and translations.