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glo·ri·ous
\ˈglōrēəs, -ȯr-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, glorious, vainglorious, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French glorieus, glorios glorious, from Latin gloriosus glorious, vainglorious, from Latin gloria glory, vainglory + -osus -ose
1.
a. : possessing or deserving glory : illustrious, praiseworthy
< a country that is glorious in the wealth of its literature >
< a long and glorious career of service >
b. : conferring or entitling to glory
< a struggle that was glorious to all that took part in it >
2. : marked by great beauty or splendor : resplendent, magnificent
< a glorious spring morning >
< a glorious work of art >
3. obsolete : vainglorious
4. : extremely pleasant : wonderful : intensely delightful : highly enjoyable
< enjoyed a glorious weekend >
5. archaic : hilariously drunk
Synonyms: see splendid |