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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.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gloryGlory Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   a. : praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown. b. : worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving. giving glory to God. 2. a. : something that secures praise or renown. the glory of a brilliant career.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGLORY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˈɡlɔː.ri / us / ˈɡlɔːr.i / / ˈɡloʊr.i / glory noun (ADMIRATION/PRAISE) Add to word list. [ U ] praise and thanks, especially as given to God: Glory be to God! He dedicated his poetry to the glory of God. C1 [ U ] great admiration, honour, and praise that you earn by doing something successfully:

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

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   1. uncountable noun. Glory is the fame and admiration that you gain by doing something impressive. Walsham had his moment of glory when he won a 20km race. We were still basking in the glory of our Championship win. Synonyms: honour, praise, fame, celebrity More Synonyms of glory. 2. plural noun.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of glory – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GLORY definition: 1. praise and respect you get from people for achieving something important 2. great beauty: . Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGLORY - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   Definitions of 'glory' 1. Glory is the fame and admiration that you gain by doing something impressive. [...] 2. A person's glories are the occasions when they have done something people greatly admire which makes them famous. [...] More. Conjugations of 'glory' present simple: I glory, you glory [...] past simple: I gloried, you gloried [...]

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › glory_nglory, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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   What does the noun glory mean? There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun glory, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. glory has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishglory noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   /ˈɡlɔri/ [uncountable] fame, praise, or honor that is given to someone because they have achieved something important Olympic glory in the 100 meters I do all the work and he gets all the glory. She wanted to enjoy her moment of glory. He came home a rich man, covered in glory. Want to learn more?

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishglory noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [countable] something that is beautiful, impressive, or deserves praise. The temple is one of the glories of ancient Greece. Her long black hair is her crowning glory (= most impressive feature). The city's crowning glory is its Gothic cathedral. see also reflected glory. Word Origin.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › gloryGlory - definition of glory by The Free Dictionary

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    1. Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown. 2. Something conferring honor or renown. 3. A highly praiseworthy asset: Your wit is your crowning glory. 4. Adoration, praise, and thanksgiving offered in worship. 5. Majestic beauty and splendor; resplendence: The sun set in a blaze of glory. 6.

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › gloryGLORY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.