Glorious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Glorious is an adjective meaning Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
Meaning
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
More Meanings
- Excellent, wonderful; delightful.
- Bright or shining;
- (obsolete) Eager for glory or distinction
- (obsolete) Excessively proud or boastful.
- (archaic, colloquial) Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink.
Example Sentences
glorious deeds
These are thy glorious works, Parent of good.
Make heauen to frowne and euery fixed ſtarre To ſucke vp poiſon from the Mooriſh Fens, And poure it in this glorious Tyrants throat.
[...] but most miserable / Is the desire that’s glorious: blest be those, / How mean soe’er, that have their honest wills, / Which seasons comfort. […]
Word Forms
- gloriouser
- gloriousest
Synonyms for glorious
Depending on context, synonyms include admirable, praiseworthy, honoured, illustrious, allowable, commendable.
Antonyms for glorious
Common opposites include gloriless, inglorious, fameless, nameless, obscure, renownless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include illustrious, respected, celebrated, inspired, magnificent, splendiferous.
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