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