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Definition of Glorious
1. Adjective. Having or deserving or conferring glory. "Our glorious literature"
Also: Known
Derivative terms: Glory
Antonyms: Inglorious
2. Adjective. Characterized by grandeur. "The splendid coronation ceremony"
Similar to: Impressive
Derivative terms: Brilliance, Brilliancy, Glory, Magnificence, Magnificence
3. Adjective. Having great beauty and splendor. "A kind of splendiferous native simplicity"
Similar to: Beautiful
Derivative terms: Glory, Resplend, Resplendence, Resplendency
Definition of Glorious
1. a. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.
Definition of Glorious
1. magnificent [adj] - See also: magnificent
Medical Definition of Glorious
1. 1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds. "These are thy glorious works, Parent of good !" (Milton) 2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious. "Most miserable Is the desire that's glorious." (Shak) 3. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. "kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious, O'er all the ills of life victorious." (Burns) "During his office treason was no crime, The sons of Belial had a glorious time." (Dryden) Synonym: Eniment, noble, excellent, renowned, illustrious, celebrated, magnificent, grand, splendid. Glo"riously, Glo"riousness, "Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously." (Ex. Xv. 21) "I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation." (B. Jonson) Origin: OF. Glorios, glorious, F. Glorieux, fr. L. Gloriosus. See Glory. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Glorious
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