glorying 1 of 2

as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph the Olympic athletes were told to stifle the glorying antics and to accept their medals with some measure of humility

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glorying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of glory

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorying
Adjective
  • As Outfest makes its triumphant return with a four-day screening event in partnership with HBO Max, the LGBTQ+ film festival has revealed the first titles in its lineup.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The album is a triumphant release that balances anger and grief and, at times, surprising joy, with Estrada’s bright, lilting soprano piercing through the veil of her pain.
    Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The video-sharing phenomenon has captivated billions, upending old ways of doing things, generating vast revenues, and delighting people around the world.
    Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The popular anime franchise Berserk, based on the manga created by Kentaro Miura, has been delighting fans since the 1990s.
    Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • These four are all very proud of their special status, which involves democratic processes, including members electing the club’s president, approving (or not) annual accounts, and voting on changes to club statutes at assemblies that must be held once a year.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The whole purpose of that flag even being created was to have something that Black Americans could be proud of and recognize us as people, as human beings, and as contributors to this country.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Chironna and star Bryant Carroll attended the premiere and were ecstatic for the opportunity.
    Brayden Garcia October 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian was ecstatic to pick up the win.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Wooldridge’s message mentioned Paul the Apostle’s exulting in the principles of faith, hope and love.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After triumphing on the dance show, Allen went on to star in 2010’s Step Up 3D, 2011’s Footloose remake and an episode of American Horror Story in 2011.
    Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Madrid have won the Spanish title more often than any other club, triumphing 36 times.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Glorying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorying. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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