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- [glawr-ee-uh s, glohr-]
- /ˈglɔr i əs, ˈgloʊr-/
- /ˈɡlɔː.ri.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [glawr-ee-uh s, glohr-]
- /ˈglɔr i əs, ˈgloʊr-/
Definitions of glorious word
- adjective glorious delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus. 1
- adjective glorious conferring glory: a glorious victory. 1
- adjective glorious full of glory; entitled to great renown: England is glorious in her poetry. 1
- adjective glorious brilliantly beautiful or magnificent; splendid: a glorious summer day. 1
- adjective glorious Archaic. blissfully drunk. 1
- noun glorious Having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration. 1
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Origin of glorious
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French glorieus < Latin glōriōsus. See glory, -ous
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Parts of speech for Glorious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
glorious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for glorious
adj glorious
- beautiful — A beautiful person is very attractive to look at.
- remarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- magnificent — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
- marvelous — superb; excellent; great: a marvelous show.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
adjective glorious
- outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
- adored — to regard with the utmost esteem, love, and respect; honor.
- enjoyable — (of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure.
- elevated — Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
- eminent — (of a person) Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Antonyms for glorious
adj glorious
- typical — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
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