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

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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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   having great beauty and splendor. “a glorious spring morning”. “a glorious sunset”. synonyms: resplendent, splendid, splendiferous. beautiful. delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration. adjective. characterized by grandeur. “a glorious work of art”.

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

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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.

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   1. Something that is glorious is very beautiful and impressive. [...] 2. If you describe something as glorious, you are emphasizing that it is wonderful and it makes you feel very happy. [emphasis] [...] 3. A glorious career, victory, or occasion involves great fame or success. [...] More. Synonyms of 'glorious' • splendid, beautiful, bright [...]

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    adj. 1. Having or deserving glory; famous. 2. Conferring or advancing glory: a glorious achievement. 3. Characterized by great beauty and splendor; magnificent: a glorious sunset. 4. Delightful; wonderful: had a glorious visit with old friends. glo′ri·ous·ly adv. glo′ri·ous·ness n.

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    Glorious Definition. glôrē-əs. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. gloriouser, gloriousest. Having, giving, or deserving glory. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Conferring or advancing glory. A glorious achievement. American Heritage. Splendid; magnificent.