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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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   GLORIOUS definition: 1. deserving great admiration, praise, and honour: 2. very beautiful: 3. Glorious weather is very…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of GLORIOUS is possessing or deserving glory : illustrious. How to use glorious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Glorious.

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   If you describe something as glorious, you are emphasizing that it is very beautiful or wonderful.

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

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   GLORIOUS meaning: 1. deserving great admiration, praise, and honour: 2. very beautiful: 3. Glorious weather is very…. Learn more.

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   1. delightful; wonderful: a glorious time. 2. conferring glory: a glorious victory. 3. full of glory; entitled to great renown: a glorious hero. 4. brilliantly beautiful or magnificent; splendid: a glorious summer day. [1300–50; < Old French glorieus < Latin glōriōsus. See glory, -ous] glo′ri•ous•ness, n.

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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?

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   GLORIOUS definition: 1. beautiful or wonderful: 2. deserving praise and respect: . Learn more.

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    Having, giving, or deserving glory. Conferring or advancing glory. A glorious achievement. Splendid; magnificent. Very delightful or enjoyable. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

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    Definition of glorious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.