glory
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noun \ˈglȯr-ē\ plural glories
Definition of GLORY
1
a : praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown b : worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving <giving glory to God>
2
a : something that secures praise or renown <the glory of a brilliant career> b : a distinguished quality or asset
3
a (1) : great beauty and splendor : magnificence <the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome — E. A. Poe> (2) : something marked by beauty or resplendence <a perfect glory of a day> b : the splendor and beatific happiness of heaven; broadly : eternity
4
a : a state of great gratification or exaltation <when she's acting she's in her glory> b : a height of prosperity or achievement
5
See Examples of GLORY
- As a young soldier he dreamed of winning military glory.
- He now has only a few trophies to remind him of the glory of his athletic career.
- Let us give glory to God.
- The glory of the town is its fountain.
- an art exhibit showing off the glories of ancient civilizations
- The new owners are trying to restore the company to its former glory.
- The beautiful art reminds us of the glory of the empire.
Origin of GLORY
Middle English glorie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin gloria
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to GLORY
2glory
intransitive verbglo·riedglo·ry·ing
Definition of GLORY
: to rejoice proudly —used with in
Examples of GLORY
- <the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series>
First Known Use of GLORY
14th century
3glory
interjectionDefinition of GLORY
—used to express surprise or delight
Variants of GLORY
glory or glory be
Examples of GLORY
- <glory! I thought I'd never see this day come>
First Known Use of GLORY
1816
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