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glorious


Main Entry: glo·ri·ous
Pronunciation: \ˈglr-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




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