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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 gloriously word
- adjective gloriously delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus. 1
- adjective gloriously conferring glory: a glorious victory. 1
- adjective gloriously full of glory; entitled to great renown: England is glorious in her poetry. 1
- adjective gloriously brilliantly beautiful or magnificent; splendid: a glorious summer day. 1
- adjective gloriously Archaic. blissfully drunk. 1
- noun gloriously In a glorious manner. 1
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Origin of gloriously
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 Gloriously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gloriously 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.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gloriously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gloriously
adv gloriously
- greatly — in or to a great degree; much: greatly improved in health.
- honorably — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- sincerely — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
- advantageously — providing an advantage; furnishing convenience or opportunity; favorable; profitable; useful; beneficial: an advantageous position; an advantageous treaty.
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
adverb gloriously
- splendidly — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- magnificently — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
- resplendent — shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid: troops resplendent in white uniforms; resplendent virtues.
- superbly — admirably fine or excellent; extremely good: a superb performance.
- wonderfully — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
Antonyms for gloriously
adv gloriously
- worst — in ill health; sick: He felt badly.
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