Search Dictionary
Definition of gloria

gloria

/ˈɡlɔːr.i.ə/
glo · ri · a
Plural:glorias
JUMP TO:

gloria Lexical Profile

gloria Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A Christian liturgical hymn or doxology of praise to God, especially the 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' or 'Gloria Patri', or a musical setting of such a text.

Example

"The cathedral choir sang a magnificent Baroque setting of the gloria during the holiday service."

2

A halo, aureole, or luminous circle depicted around the head or figure of a sacred personage in Christian art.

Example

"In the medieval fresco, a golden gloria surrounds the head of the patron saint."

3

A tightly woven, lightweight fabric made from a mixture of silk and wool or cotton, traditionally used for making umbrellas and dresses.

Example

"The antique parasol was covered in a durable black gloria that still repelled rain."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for gloria

• Rhymes for gloria

• Nearby Words

gloopy
glop
gloppy
gloria
glorification
glorified
glorify

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from ecclesiastical Latin 'gloria', meaning 'glory, fame, or praise', from the opening word of traditional Christian doxologies such as 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' ('Glory to God in the highest').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gloria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gloria
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.