glory

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noun

glo·ry ˈglȯr-ē How to pronounce glory (audio)

plural glories

: praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown

: worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving

giving glory to God

: something that secures praise or renown

the glory of a brilliant career

: a distinguished quality or asset

The glory of the city is its Gothic cathedral.

: a state of great gratification or exaltation

When she's acting she's in her glory.

: a height of prosperity or achievement

ancient Rome in its glory

a(1)

: great beauty and splendor : magnificence

… the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome.

E. A. Poe

(2)

: something marked by beauty or resplendence

a perfect glory of a day

: the splendor and beatific happiness of heaven

broadly : eternity

: a ring or spot of light: such as

: aureole

: a halo appearing around the shadow of an object

Example Sentences

Noun As a young soldier he dreamed of winning military glory. He now has only a few trophies to remind him of the glory of his athletic career. Let us give glory to God. The glory of the town is its fountain. an art exhibit showing off the glories of ancient civilizations The new owners are trying to restore the company to its former glory. The beautiful art reminds us of the glory of the empire. Verb the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series Interjection glory! I thought I'd never see this day come See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Escayg has relived the glory days of The Last of Us more than most.

Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Eager to return to the glory days of the early 2000s and unsatisfied with the program’s direction, Miami boosters and alumni pushed to get Cristobal as the Hurricanes’ next coach.

Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Thanks to her, Grey Gardens was like a phoenix rising from the ashes, and the Bradlee Quinns enjoyed it in all its original glory as a family vacation home until 2017.

Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 31 Aug. 2022 The same might’ve been true of Poison except for the endearing fact of frontman Bret Michaels’ deep gratitude to be onstage in a stadium decades after his glory days.

Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 One senior investment banker says the division is split between people polishing CVs and others dreaming of a return to the glory days of Credit Suisse First Boston, when the deals team was in its pomp.

Myriam Balezou, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022 But streaming's glory days might already be over: The war to win over subscribers at any cost is done.

Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 Illumination doesn’t need China for fortune and glory.

Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 New in July was Dreaming Walls: Inside Chelsea Hotel, a documentary filmed during the 11-year closure that tells of long-term residents’ glory days and spirited memories.

Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2022

Verb

If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.

Fintan O’toole, The New York Review of Books, 26 Aug. 2020 For our coronavirus tracker and more coverage, see our hubIN THE 17TH CENTURY parliaments gloried in names such as the Blessed Parliament, the Addled Parliament, the Happy Parliament and the Useless Parliament.

The Economist, 25 Apr. 2020 The best way to remember Jones is by going to the Python movies and TV episodes and glorying in that great gift of laughter.

Mark Dawidziak, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2020 Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera.

Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019 Unlike the 2000s movies, which gloried in their goofery, Banks’ film clearly wants to break new ground for the franchise.

Darren Franich, EW.com, 19 Nov. 2019 Mark just tells them about Tyler, the second of his three sons who all had a chance to play every position in every sport but gravitated to the glamour position in the country’s most gloried game.

Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2019 And her face at the climax, the play of emotions as the plot machinery reaches its inevitable terminus, rivals the Satanists’ glorying at the infernal infant at the end of Rosemary’s Baby as the most sinister possible expression of delight.

Ross Douthat, National Review, 25 July 2019 As night fell, reporters at The New York Times gloried in the steady illumination thrown off by Thomas Edison’s electric lamps.

New York Times, 1 July 2019 See More

单词	glory
释义	glory 1 of 3 noun glo·ry ˈglȯr-ē plural glories 1 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 b : a distinguished quality or asset The glory of the city is its Gothic cathedral. 3 a : a state of great gratification or exaltation When she's acting she's in her glory. b : a height of prosperity or achievement ancient Rome in its glory 4 a(1) : great beauty and splendor : magnificence … the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome. E. A. Poe (2) : something marked by beauty or resplendence a perfect glory of a day b : the splendor and beatific happiness of heaven broadly : eternity 5 : a ring or spot of light: such as a : aureole b : a halo appearing around the shadow of an object glory 2 of 3 verb gloried; glorying intransitive verb : to rejoice proudly —used with in gloried in their great success glory 3 of 3 interjection variants or glory be —used to express surprise or delight Synonyms Noun acclaim accolade applause bay(s) credit distinction homage honor kudos laud laurels props [slang] réclame sun Verb crow delight exuberate exult joy jubilate kvell rejoice triumph Interjection ha hah hallelujah hey hooray hurrah hurray hot dog huzzah wahoo [chiefly West] whee whoopee yahoo yippee See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun As a young soldier he dreamed of winning military glory. He now has only a few trophies to remind him of the glory of his athletic career. Let us give glory to God. The glory of the town is its fountain. an art exhibit showing off the glories of ancient civilizations The new owners are trying to restore the company to its former glory. The beautiful art reminds us of the glory of the empire. Verb the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series Interjection glory! I thought I'd never see this day come See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Escayg has relived the glory days of The Last of Us more than most. Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Eager to return to the glory days of the early 2000s and unsatisfied with the program’s direction, Miami boosters and alumni pushed to get Cristobal as the Hurricanes’ next coach. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Thanks to her, Grey Gardens was like a phoenix rising from the ashes, and the Bradlee Quinns enjoyed it in all its original glory as a family vacation home until 2017. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 31 Aug. 2022 The same might’ve been true of Poison except for the endearing fact of frontman Bret Michaels’ deep gratitude to be onstage in a stadium decades after his glory days. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 One senior investment banker says the division is split between people polishing CVs and others dreaming of a return to the glory days of Credit Suisse First Boston, when the deals team was in its pomp. Myriam Balezou, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022 But streaming's glory days might already be over: The war to win over subscribers at any cost is done. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 Illumination doesn’t need China for fortune and glory. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 New in July was Dreaming Walls: Inside Chelsea Hotel, a documentary filmed during the 11-year closure that tells of long-term residents’ glory days and spirited memories. Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2022 Verb If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity. Fintan O’toole, The New York Review of Books, 26 Aug. 2020 For our coronavirus tracker and more coverage, see our hubIN THE 17TH CENTURY parliaments gloried in names such as the Blessed Parliament, the Addled Parliament, the Happy Parliament and the Useless Parliament. The Economist, 25 Apr. 2020 The best way to remember Jones is by going to the Python movies and TV episodes and glorying in that great gift of laughter. Mark Dawidziak, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2020 Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera. Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019 Unlike the 2000s movies, which gloried in their goofery, Banks’ film clearly wants to break new ground for the franchise. Darren Franich, EW.com, 19 Nov. 2019 Mark just tells them about Tyler, the second of his three sons who all had a chance to play every position in every sport but gravitated to the glamour position in the country’s most gloried game. Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2019 And her face at the climax, the play of emotions as the plot machinery reaches its inevitable terminus, rivals the Satanists’ glorying at the infernal infant at the end of Rosemary’s Baby as the most sinister possible expression of delight. Ross Douthat, National Review, 25 July 2019 As night fell, reporters at The New York Times gloried in the steady illumination thrown off by Thomas Edison’s electric lamps. New York Times, 1 July 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun, Verb, and Interjection Middle English glorie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin gloria First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined above Interjection 1816, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing glory bask in the reflected glory glory days/years glory be cover oneself in/with glory crowning glory glory-of-the-snow greater glory glory in go to (one's) glory in all one's glory reflected glory what price glory/fame self-glory in one's glory bask in the glory morning glory See More bask in the reflected glory glory days/years glory be cover oneself in/with glory crowning glory glory-of-the-snow greater glory glory in go to (one's) glory in all one's glory reflected glory what price glory/fame self-glory in one's glory bask in the glory morning glory See More Kids Definition glory 1 of 2 noun glo·ry ˈglȯr-ē plural glories 1 : praise, honor, and admiration given to a person 2 : something that brings honor, praise, or fame the glories of ancient Rome 3 : brilliance, splendor "… if you did not wear spectacles the brightness and glory of the Emerald City would blind you." L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz glory 2 of 2 verb gloried; glorying : to rejoice proudly They gloried in their country's success. glory 1 of 3 noun 1 as in accolade public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the theater director gave the stage crew all the glory for the successful production Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance accolade applause honor credit acclaim praise fame homage sun laurels laud kudos ovation distinction commendation props renown tribute bay(s) réclame celebrity repute toast exaltation encomium glorification panegyric eulogy acclamation compliment plaudit rave rhapsody enthronement elevation recommendation enshrinement citation kudo note 2 as in treasure an asset that brings praise or renown the new art museum has become the glory of the college campus Synonyms & Similar Words treasure jewel trophy pride honor boast credit attraction highlight excellence crown jewel feature showpiece virtue value merit a feather in one's cap pièce de résistance distinction Antonyms & Near Antonyms disgrace dishonor shame defect stain blemish blot stigma horror mess fright slur smirch smudge eyesore See More 3 as in brilliance impressiveness of beauty on a large scale was overwhelmed by the imperial glory of Rome Synonyms & Similar Words brilliance majesty magnificence grandeur elegance gloriousness wonderfulness resplendence nobility nobleness sublimeness splendor splendidness marvelousness stupendousness resplendency gorgeousness grandness dignity awesomeness splendiferousness richness wondrousness opulence superbness luxuriousness luxuriance grace augustness formidability sumptuousness lavishness stateliness grandiosity gaudiness ostentation luxury remarkableness ornateness elaborateness princeliness flashiness showiness extraordinariness poshness swankiness ritziness pretentiousness 4 as in halo an artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage an altarpiece depicting God seated on His throne and bathed in celestial glory Synonyms & Similar Words halo aureole aura aureola nimbus corona starburst sunburst glory 2 of 3 verb as in to joy to feel or express joy or triumph the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series Synonyms & Similar Words joy delight triumph exult brag jubilate rejoice exuberate crow gloat kvell boast flaunt kick up one's heels parade swagger swell preen strut show off Antonyms & Near Antonyms regret weep lament grieve bewail bemoan glory 3 of 3 interjection variants or glory be as in hurrah how delightful glory! I thought I'd never see this day come Synonyms & Similar Words hurrah hey ha hallelujah wow hurray hot dog hooray hah yahoo huzzah whoopee yippee whee wahoo gee ooh gosh gee whiz zowie Antonyms & Near Antonyms boo alack aw alas
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