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- [glawr-ee, glohr-ee]
- /ˈglɔr i, ˈgloʊr i/
- /ˈɡlɔː.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [glawr-ee, glohr-ee]
- /ˈglɔr i, ˈgloʊr i/
Definitions of glory word
- noun plural glory very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown: to win glory on the field of battle. 1
- noun plural glory something that is a source of honor, fame, or admiration; a distinguished ornament or an object of pride: a sonnet that is one of the glories of English poetry. 1
- noun plural glory adoring praise or worshipful thanksgiving: Give glory to God. 1
- noun plural glory resplendent beauty or magnificence: the glory of autumn. 1
- noun plural glory a state of great splendor, magnificence, or prosperity. 1
- noun plural glory a state of absolute happiness, gratification, contentment, etc.: She was in her glory when her horse won the Derby. 1
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Origin of glory
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Old French glorie < Latin glōria
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Parts of speech for Glory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
glory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% 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".
glory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for glory
noun glory
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- majesty — regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres.
- celebrity — A celebrity is someone who is famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport.
- triumph — the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest.
- immortality — immortal condition or quality; unending life.
verb glory
- crow — A crow is a large black bird which makes a loud, harsh noise.
- revel — to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed by in): to revel in luxury.
- gloat — to look at or think about with great or excessive, often smug or malicious, satisfaction: The opposing team gloated over our bad luck.
- jubilate — to show or feel great joy; rejoice; exult.
- relish — liking or enjoyment of the taste of something.
adjective glory
- pre-eminence — the state or character of being preeminent.
- noter — a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
Antonyms for glory
noun glory
- lowliness — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
- insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
- importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
- blame — If you blame a person or thing for something bad, you believe or say that they are responsible for it or that they caused it.
verb glory
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- condemn — If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- criticise — criticize
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