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glorious

/ˈɡlɔːriəs/
glo · ri · ous
Adverb:gloriously
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1

Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delight or awe.

Example

"We woke up early to watch the glorious sunrise over the mountain ridge."

2

Having, worthy of, or bringing great fame, honor, or admiration.

Example

"The historian dedicated three chapters to the orchestra's glorious fifty-year legacy."

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• Rhymes for glorious

• Nearby Words

glorified
glorify
gloriosa
glorious
gloriously
gloriousness
glory

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French glorieus, derived from Latin gloriosus ('full of glory, famous, boastful'), from gloria ('fame, renown, honor').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glorious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glorious
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