Main Entry: glo·ri·ous

Pronunciation: \ˈglȯr-ē-əs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French glorios, from Latin gloriosus glorious, vainglorious, from gloria

Date: 13th century

1 a : possessing or deserving glory : illustrious b : entitling one to glory <a glorious victory>
2 : marked by great beauty or splendor : magnificent <a glorious sunset>
3 : delightful, wonderful <had a glorious weekend>

synonyms see splendid

— glo·ri·ous·ly adverb

— glo·ri·ous·ness noun