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glo⋅ri⋅ous

  [glawr-ee-uhs, glohr-]
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–adjective
1. delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus.
2. conferring glory: a glorious victory.
3. full of glory; entitled to great renown: England is glorious in her poetry.
4. brilliantly beautiful or magnificent; splendid: a glorious summer day.
5. Archaic. blissfully drunk.
Origin:
1300–50; ME < AF, OF glorieus < L glōriōsus. See glory, -ous

Related forms:
glo⋅ri⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
glo⋅ri⋅ous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
3. famous, famed, renowned, illustrious, noted, celebrated, eminent, distinguished.

Antonyms:
1. unpleasant, disgusting. 3. unknown.
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glo·ri·ous   (glôr'ē-əs, glōr'-)   
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

Glo"ri*ous\, a. [OF. glorios, glorious, F. glorieux, fr. L. gloriosus. See Glory, n.]

1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

These are thy glorious works, Parent of good ! --Milton.

2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious. [Obs.]

Most miserable Is the desire that's glorious. --Shak.

3. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. [Colloq.]

kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious, O'er all the ills of life victorious. --Burns.

During his office treason was no crime, The sons of Belial had a glorious time. --Dryden.

Syn: Eniment; noble; excellent; renowned; illustrious; celebrated; magnificent; grand; splendid. -- Glo"ri*ous*ly, adv. -- Glo"ri*ous*ness, n. --Udall.

Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously. --Ex. xv. 21.

I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation. --B. Jonson.
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Language Translation for : glorious
Spanish: glorioso,
German: ruhmvoll,
Japanese: 栄光ある
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