glory days

glo·ry days

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [glawr-ee, glohr-ee deyz]
- /ˈglɔr i, ˈgloʊr i deɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [glawr-ee, glohr-ee deyz]
- /ˈglɔr i, ˈgloʊr i deɪz/

Definitions of glory days words

noun plural glory days very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown: to win glory on the field of battle. 1
noun plural glory days 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 days adoring praise or worshipful thanksgiving: Give glory to God. 1
noun plural glory days resplendent beauty or magnificence: the glory of autumn. 1
noun plural glory days a state of great splendor, magnificence, or prosperity. 1
noun plural glory days 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 days

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 days

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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glory days 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".

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Synonyms for glory days

noun glory days

heyday — the stage or period of greatest vigor, strength, success, etc.; prime: the heyday of the vaudeville stars.

Just one Synonym for glory days