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
• marvelousness
• sublimeness
• 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

Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia did not exactly cover themselves in glory eight years ago, winning just three of their 15 games before getting bounced. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026

Four more properties were restored to their former glory over the years, the last of which was the 1909 home of Morgan’s grandson Robert Zabriskie, the work of which was finished in 2019. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Verb

Mark just tells them about Tyler, the second of his three sons who all had a chance to play every position in every sport but gravitated to the glamour position in the country’s most gloried game. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2019

Messi, at 35, led his country to glory against France, winning soccer’s ultimate prize in a pulsating match that finished 3-3 after extra time and had to be settled by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2022