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   glorious

   /ˈɡlɔːrɪəs/

   adjective

   • 1. having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration: "the most glorious victory of all time" Similar illustriouscelebratedfamousfamedrenownedacclaimeddistinguishedhonouredeminentexcellentoutstandinggreatmagnificentsplendidimpressivenoblesupremesublimetriumphantimmortalunforgettableOpposite undistinguished
   • 2. having a striking beauty or splendour: "a glorious autumn day"
   • ▪ very enjoyable: informal "glorious platters of succulent crabs" Similar wonderfulmarvellousmagnificentsuperbsublimespectacularlovelyexcellentfinedelightfulenjoyablepleasurableinformal:supergreatamazingamazeballsstunningfantasticterrifictremendousincrediblesensationalstellarheavenlydivinegorgeousdreamygrandfabulousfabfabbyfantabuloussupercalifragilisticexpialidociousawesomemagicaceout of this worldbrilliantbrillsmashingbostingpeachydandyjim-dandyneatbeautbonzerinformal, dated:capitalchampionwizardcorkingrippingspiffingtop-holetoppingbeezerswellkeenliterary:wondrousbeauteousarchaic:goodlyrare:frabjoussplendacioussplendiferoussplendorousOpposite horridmiserable

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French glorieus, from Latin gloriosus, from gloria ‘glory’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gloriousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGLORIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of glorious as an adjective to describe something very beautiful, admirable, or enjoyable. See how to use it in sentences and how to say it in different languages.

   • English (US)

     GLORIOUS meaning: 1. deserving great admiration, praise, and...

   • Znaczenie Glorious, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     glorious definicja: 1. deserving great admiration, praise,...

   • Glorious: Catalan Translation

     glorious translate: esplèndid, gloriós. Learn more in the...

   • Glorious: Polish Translation

     GLORIOUS translate: wspaniały, wspaniały, chlubny,...

   • Glorious in French

     glorious translate: de gloire, merveilleux/-euse,...

   • Portuguese Translation

     glorious translate: glorioso, magnífico, glorioso/-osa,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gloriousGlorious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of glorious, an adjective that describes something or someone that is very impressive, beautiful, or wonderful. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGLORIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Glorious definition: delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable. See examples of GLORIOUS used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLORIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective glorious, which can describe something very beautiful, wonderful, or famous. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences with glorious.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gloriousGlorious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When something is fabulous and wonderful it can be described as glorious, like the glorious sight of the first flowers in your yard after a long, cold winter. The adjective glorious comes from the Latin word gloriosus, which means “full of glory,” or “famous.” What are some glorious things?

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGLORIOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Glorious means beautiful or wonderful, or deserving praise and respect. Learn how to use this adjective with examples and translations in different languages.