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   Glo·ry

   /ˈɡlôrē/

   

   noun

   • 1. high renown or honor won by notable achievements: "to fight and die for the glory of one's nation" Similar renownfameprestigehonordistinctionkudoseminencepreeminenceacclaimacclamationcelebritypraiseaccoladeslaurelsrecognitionnotenotabilitycreditreputereputationnameillustriousnesslusterinformal:bouquetsrare:laudationOpposite shameobscurity
   • 2. magnificence or great beauty: "the train has been restored to all its former glory" Similar magnificencesplendorresplendencegrandeurmajestygreatnessimpressivenessgloriousnessnobilitypompstatelinesssumptuousnessopulencebeautyelegancebrilliancegorgeousnesssplendidnesswonderbeautydelightwonderful thingglorious thingmarvelphenomenonsightspectacleOpposite lowlinessmodesty
   • ▪ a thing that is beautiful or distinctive; a special cause for pride, respect, or delight: "the glories of Paris"
   • ▪ the splendor and bliss of heaven: "with the saints in glory"
   • 3. praise, worship, and thanksgiving offered to a deity. Similar praiseworshipglorificationadorationvenerationhonorreverenceexaltationextolmenthomagetributethanksgivingthanksblessingrare:laudationmagnification
   • 4. a luminous ring or halo, especially as depicted around the head of Jesus Christ or a saint.

   verb

   • 1. take great pride or pleasure in: "they were individuals who gloried in their independence"
   • ▪ exult in unpleasantly or boastfully: "readers tended to defend their paper or even to glory in its bias"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French glorie, from Latin gloria.

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   Glory is brilliant, radiant beauty. You might admire a princess in all her glory, since she seems almost too gorgeous to be real. Glory is also a term that is sometimes used in a religious way. It means the glow or light that appears around the head of a holy person or saint, like a halo.

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   6 days ago · noun Word forms: plural -ries. 1. exaltation, praise, or honour, as that accorded by general consent. the glory for the exploit went to the captain. 2. something that brings or is worthy of praise (esp in the phrase crowning glory ) 3. thanksgiving, adoration, or worship. glory be to God.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishglory noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   glory. noun. /ˈɡlɔːri/. /ˈɡlɔːri/. [uncountable] great success that brings somebody praise and honour and makes them famous. Olympic glory in the 100 metres. I do all the work and he gets all the glory. She wanted to enjoy her moment of glory. He came home a rich man, covered in glory.

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   glory. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English glo‧ry1 /ˈɡlɔːri/ noun (plural glories) 1 [ uncountable] the importance, honour, and praise that people give someone they admire a lot She dreamt of future glory as an Olympic champion. Goran’s moment of glory came when he defeated Rafter.

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   Apr 3, 2024 · An emanation of light supposed to shine from beings that are specially holy. It is represented in art by rays of gold, or the like, proceeding from the head or body, or by a disk, or a mere line. ( theology) The manifestation of the presence of God as perceived by humans in Abrahamic religions. ( obsolete) Pride; boastfulness; arrogance.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › gloryGlory Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Glory definition: Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown.

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   Glory definition: very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown. See examples of GLORY used in a sentence.