Synonyms of glory

glory 1 of 3

noun

ˈglȯr-ē 

1

as in applause

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

the theater director gave the stage crew all the glory for the successful production

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• accolade
• honor
• credit
• acclaim
• praise
• fame
• homage
• sun
• laurels
• laud
• ovation
• kudos
• distinction
• commendation
• props
• tribute
• renown
• bay(s)
• réclame
• celebrity
• repute
• toast
• eulogy
• encomium
• panegyric
• compliment
• acclamation
• exaltation
• glorification
• plaudit
• rave
• rhapsody
• recommendation
• elevation
• enthronement
• citation
• enshrinement
• kudo
• note

2

as in treasure

an asset that brings praise or renown

the new art museum has become the glory of the college campus

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasure
• jewel
• trophy
• pride
• honor
• boast
• attraction
• crown jewel
• credit
• highlight
• excellence
• feature
• a feather in one's cap
• value
• showpiece
• virtue
• merit
• pièce de résistance
• distinction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgrace
• dishonor
• defect
• shame
• stain
• stigma
• blot
• blemish
• horror
• mess
• slur
• fright
• smudge
• smirch
• eyesore

3

as in brilliance

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale

was overwhelmed by the imperial glory of Rome

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brilliance
• majesty
• elegance
• grandeur
• magnificence
• nobility
• wonderfulness
• gloriousness
• resplendence
• nobleness
• splendor
• stupendousness
• resplendency
• gorgeousness
• grandness
• sublimeness
• marvelousness
• dignity
• splendidness
• awesomeness
• splendiferousness
• stateliness
• augustness
• richness
• wondrousness
• opulence
• grace
• luxuriance
• superbness
• luxuriousness
• formidability
• sumptuousness
• lavishness
• luxury
• grandiosity
• ostentation
• gaudiness
• elaborateness
• princeliness
• ornateness
• remarkableness
• showiness
• flashiness
• extraordinariness
• swankiness
• poshness
• pretentiousness
• ritziness

4

as in halo

an artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage

an altarpiece depicting God seated on His throne and bathed in celestial glory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halo
• aura
• aureole
• nimbus
• corona
• starburst
• sunburst

glory

2 of 3

verb

as in to joy

to feel or express joy or triumph

the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joy
• delight
• triumph
• exult
• brag
• rejoice
• exuberate
• jubilate
• crow
• gloat
• kvell
• kick up one's heels
• boast
• swell
• flaunt
• parade
• preen
• swagger
• show off
• strut

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regret
• weep
• grieve
• lament
• bewail
• bemoan

glory

3 of 3

interjection

variants or glory be

as in hey

how delightful

glory! I thought I'd never see this day come

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hey
• ha
• wow
• hallelujah
• hot dog
• yahoo
• hooray
• whoopee
• whee
• wahoo
• huzzah
• yippee
• gee
• ooh
• gosh
• gee whiz
• zowie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boo
• aw
• alack
• alas

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glory

Noun

The crowds of people — and cars — trying to get into Fleet Week celebrations have been an epic reminder of the City's former glory, according to former Mayor — and political Godfather — Willie Brown. — John Ramos, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Some of the images have a vintage glory; others reveal the wounds of a city where homelessness is on the rise and wildfire season is practically a year-round affair. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Verb

The best way to remember Jones is by going to the Python movies and TV episodes and glorying in that great gift of laughter. — Mark Dawidziak, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2020

Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera. — Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019