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gloriously

/ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
glo · ri · ous · ly
Adjective:glorious
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• adverb

1

In a magnificent, splendid, or delightfully impressive manner; in a way that brings great honor, praise, or admiration.

Example

"The morning sun rose gloriously over the snow-covered mountain peaks."

2

To a delightful, complete, or exuberant degree (often used as an expressive intensifier, sometimes with humorous or ironic contrast).

Example

"After finishing her final exams, she spent a gloriously lazy afternoon reading in the garden."

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glorify
gloriosa
glorious
gloriously
gloriousness
glory
glory bower

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'glorious' (via Old French from Latin 'gloriosus', meaning 'full of glory') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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