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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 weather is hot and sunny . I got dressed and emerged into glorious sunshine. The sun was out again, and it was a glorious day. For a change, it was a gloriously sunny day. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3.

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   What is the meaning of glories?

   • 1. fame or honour. glory on the field of battle; He took part in the competition for the glory of the school. 2. a source of pride, fame etc. This building is one of the many glories of Venice. 3. the quality of being magnificent. The sun rose in all its glory. to take great pleasure in. He glories in his work as an architect.

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   • Get a quick, free translation! GLORIOUS definition: 1. deserving great admiration, praise, and honour: 2. very beautiful: 3. Glorious weather is very…. Learn more.

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   What does glorieus mean?

   • 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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