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   glory

   /ˈɡlɔːri/

   noun

   • 1. high renown or honour won by notable achievements: "to fight and die for the glory of one's nation" Similar renownfameprestigehonourdistinctionkudoseminencepre-eminenceacclaimacclamationcelebritypraiseaccoladeslaurelsrecognitionnotenotabilitycreditreputereputationnameillustriousnesslustreinformal:bouquetsrare:laudationOpposite shameobscurity
   • 2. magnificence or great beauty: "the train has been restored to all its former glory" Similar magnificencesplendourresplendencegrandeurmajestygreatnessimpressivenessgloriousnessnobilitypompstatelinesssumptuousnessopulencebeautyelegancebrilliancegorgeousnesssplendidnesswonderbeautydelightwonderful thingglorious thingmarvelphenomenonsightspectacleOpposite lowlinessmodesty
   • ▪ a thing that is beautiful, impressive, or worthy of praise: "the glories of Paris"
   • ▪ the splendour and bliss of heaven: "images of Christ in glory"
   • 3. praise, worship, and thanksgiving offered to a deity. Similar praiseworshipglorificationadorationvenerationhonourreverenceexaltationextolmenthomagetributethanksgivingthanksblessingrare:laudationmagnification
   • 4. a luminous ring or halo, especially as depicted around the head of Christ or a saint.

   verb

   • 1. take great pride or pleasure in: "they gloried in their independence"
   • ▪ exult in unpleasantly or boastfully: "readers tended to defend their paper or even to glory in its bias"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French glorie, from Latin gloria.

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   What is the synonym of Glory?

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   What does Glory mean in English?

   • glory (n.) c. 1200, gloire "the splendor of God or Christ; praise offered to God, worship," from Old French glorie "glory (of God); worldly honor, renown; splendor, magnificence, pomp" (11c., Modern French gloire ), from Latin gloria "fame, renown, great praise or honor," a word of uncertain origin.

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   • Synonyms for gloried crowed, delighted, exuberated, exulted, joyed, jubilated, kvelled, rejoiced, triumphed Words Related to gloried

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   3 days ago · The meaning of COVER ONESELF IN/WITH GLORY is to be successful or impressive. How to use cover oneself in/with glory in a sentence.

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   5 days ago · the "assiduous" family. great and constant diligence and attention.

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   22 hours ago · In another occasion, he said: “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Cor 10, 31) And still another: “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Col 3, 17)

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   1 day ago · Linguistically, it may derive from the Latin word “gloria,” which translates to “glory” or “fame.” This connection suggests a name that conveys a sense of honor and high standing. Additionally, “Glor” might have evolved independently within various cultures, each infusing it with distinctive meanings and significance.