glory Synonyms
Another word for glory
• noun (Context 1)
High renown, honor, or prestige won by notable achievements.
"The athletes competed fiercely for the renown of winning an Olympic gold medal."
• noun (Context 2)
Magnificence, great beauty, or peak state of splendor.
"The historic palace has been carefully restored to its former magnificence."
• noun (Context 3)
Praise, worship, and thanksgiving offered to a deity.
"The choir sang ancient hymns giving praise to God."
• verb (Context 4)
To take great pride or pleasure in something (usually followed by 'in').
"The championship team gloried in their hard-earned victory."
• noun (Context 5)
A luminous ring, halo, or optical phenomenon surrounding a shadow or sacred figure.
"From the mountain peak, the hikers observed a bright optical halo surrounding their shadows on the mist below."
Opposites of glory
The opposite of glory shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: