Lexic.us

Definition of Gloriously

1. Adverb. With glory or in a glorious manner. "Where others had failed he had gloriously succeeded"

2. Adverb. Blessedly or wonderfully. "How gloriously happy she had been during those few fleeting moments of time"

Definition of Gloriously

1. Adverb. In a glorious manner. ¹

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Definition of Gloriously

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gloriously

gloriette glorification glorifications glorified glorifier glorifiers glorifies glorifieth glorify glorifying

gloriole glorioles gloriosa gloriosas glorious gloriously (current term) gloriousness gloriousnesses glory-hole glory-holes

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Literary usage of Gloriously

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Mores Catholici: Or, Ages of Faith by Kenelm Henry Digby (1894)
"... I thus gloriously Was rais'd »loft, and made the guest of beav'n."* Some of these narratives are quickly told. Theobald, a venerable man of the ..."

2. The Writings of George Washington: Being His Correspondence, Addresses by George Washington (1847)
"If I am properly supported, I shall hope to close the campaign gloriously for America. I have the honor to be, &,c. SIR, TO LIEUTENANT-GENERAL HOWE. ..."

3. The History of the French Revolution by Adolphe Thiers (1850)
"... and fifty thousand of them might be detached in any direction. The promises of the directorial government could not be more gloriously accomplished. ..."

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