gloriously

Definition of gloriouslynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gloriously Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final thanks to a Ferran Torres goal in extra time, an uncharacteristic dog of a match in a tournament that, for the most part, was gloriously entertaining. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026 The music of their first decade was gloriously unhinged, and inspirational to folks from Kurt Cobain to the Flaming Lips. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026 Men used to go to war indeed, and in gloriously shot 70mm IMAX at that. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 The gloriously messy rage-rap capstone could’ve brought a graceful conclusion to the era-defining breed of metallurgic trap that Carti popularized with 2020’s Whole Lotta Red. Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026 The smaller adults’ pool has six cabanas and around two dozen chaise lounges, but never seems to be too crowded to find a seat, remaining gloriously tranquil from morning until night. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026 With programming that’s long been gloriously unclassifiable, the annual film event has also cultivated an audience and competition jury pool that tends to embrace the unexpected as enthusiastically as its programmers. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 Follow the babe with the power into Jim Henson’s gloriously weird fantasy wonderland, where goblins sing, doors argue, and David Bowie’s Goblin King serves enough glam-rock charisma to power an entire kingdom. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 24 June 2026 Even so, her spiral downward to near death before ending up in treatment is ridiculously, gloriously brisk. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloriously
Adverb
  • When worn with a chic cut-out dress or linen maxi, dad sneakers become deliciously subversive.
    Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • At 43, Laferte’s vocal cords have reached a decadent peak — angry and ragged, deliciously wounded.
    Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Adverb
  • Patrick Mahomes’ goal to be ready for Week 1 is trending quite nicely, as the three-time Super Bowl champion was cleared to participate in training camp without any limitations.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • The director got delightfully weird and downright hilarious in his first Marvel outing—but where was that magic the second time around?
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Their noses and the inside of their ears and their long tongue muscles were delightfully pink, the color of a crayon.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Otherwise, little of note links the great-fielding, average-hitting Bader to the formerly average-fielding, exceptional-hitting Kent.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Because the phone had no active primary line, calls had to be placed through WhatsApp, but texting worked great and the cellular data actually felt faster than my standard home carrier.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Adverb
  • Lowe used to be a member of a much larger and more popular right-wing populist party, Nigel Farage’s Reform, but he was forced out in an enjoyably catty and melodramatic schism after calling for mass deportations.
    Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
  • Align your recurring activities with genuine interests to increase the likelihood of hours accumulating more naturally and enjoyably.
    Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Adverb
  • The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.
    Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.
    Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), tossing constantly until melted into sauce and adding more pasta cooking liquid a couple of tablespoonfuls at a time to loosen sauce if needed.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • White-footed mice, which do carry the culprit bacteria — charmingly named Borrelia burgdorferi — thrive in areas disturbed by people, according to Ostfeld.
    Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Those included a charmingly cluttered Bucket family home, a lush candyland with the smell of chocolate piped through the Royal Theater to complement the full-size mock chocolate river, and a glass elevator that flew above the audience.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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“Gloriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloriously. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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