Definition of glory
glories
1a : praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renownb : worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving giving glory to God
2a : something that secures praise or renown the glory of a brilliant careerb : a distinguished quality or asset The glory of the city is its Gothic cathedral.
3a (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 dayb : the splendor and beatific happiness of heaven; broadly : eternity
4a : a state of great gratification or exaltation when she's acting she's in her gloryb : a height of prosperity or achievement ancient Rome in its glory
5 : a ring or spot of light: such asa : aureoleb : a halo appearing around the shadow of an object
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Examples of glory in a Sentence
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 and Etymology of glory
Middle English glorie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin gloria
glory
Definition of glory
gloried
;glorying
intransitive verb
: to rejoice proudly —used with in gloried in their great success
Examples of glory in a Sentence
the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series
Origin and Etymology of glory
see 1glory
glory
glory be
Definition of glory
—used to express surprise or delight
Examples of glory in a Sentence
glory! I thought I'd never see this day come
Origin and Etymology of glory
see 1glory
GLORY Defined for English Language Learners
glory
playDefinition of glory for English Language Learners
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: public praise, honor, and fame
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: praise of a god or goddess
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: something that brings praise or fame to someone or something : something that is a source of great pride
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Definition of glory for Students
glories
1 : praise, honor, and admiration given to a person
2 : something that brings honor, praise, or fame the glories of ancient Rome
3 : brilliance, splendor “… if you did not wear spectacles the brightness and glory of the Emerald City would blind you.” — L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz
Definition of glory for Students
gloried
;glorying
: to rejoice proudly They gloried in their country's success.
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