Synonyms of gloriously

gloriously

adverb

as in deliciously

in a pleasing way

for Easter services the choir rose to the occasion and sang gloriously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deliciously
• nicely
• delightfully
• great
• enjoyably
• well
• finely
• charmingly
• beautifully
• sweetly
• wonderfully
• pleasantly
• pleasingly
• splendidly
• happily
• satisfyingly
• enchantingly
• agreeably
• prettily
• gratifyingly
• pleasurably
• favorably
• excellently
• winningly
• dreamily
• felicitously
• delectably
• magnificently
• swimmingly
• fetchingly
• palatably
• welcomely
• marvelously
• grandly
• superbly
• blessedly
• helpfully
• attractively
• sensationally
• advantageously
• fortunately
• handsomely
• luckily
• appealingly
• enticingly
• temptingly
• invitingly
• appetizingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• badly
• unpleasantly
• ill
• terribly
• awfully
• disagreeably
• horribly
• dreadfully
• appallingly
• shockingly
• sickeningly
• abominably
• horrendously
• horridly
• vilely
• disgustingly
• annoyingly
• distressingly
• irritatingly
• vexingly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gloriously

Norman, who also leads a host of gloriously entertaining tours around London and beyond, built this show around the same idea — that even the driest elements of history become much more fun when everyone is invited to join in. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

The Ashkenazi Jewish casserole, also known as lokshen kugel, can be sweet or savory, dense or airy, topped or gloriously crispy on its own. — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Co-written by Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and director Tye Blue, the gloriously unhinged spoof has been packed with pop culture references, internet jokes and Easter eggs since its Off-Broadway debut in 2022. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Exploring Indonesia—an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands—over more than a decade has led me to some truly jaw-dropping beaches, some gloriously desolate, others vibrantly alive with international travelers, expats, and locals. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026

Supercar unveilings are usually gloriously theatrical but the reveal of the latest one has been called ‘the greatest ever’ by some observers across social media. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Anna Biller’s gloriously lurid ghost story proves that killing your wife may only be the beginning of your problems. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026

This mix of modernity and tradition works well, both inside and out, where a stroll around the ground’s perimeter switches quickly from feeling gloriously old-school to being brought right up to date. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Following her years on The Waltons, McDonough led the gloriously cheesy slasher Mortuary (1982), opposite Bill Paxton. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026