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   glo·ry

   /ˈɡlôrē/

   noun

   • 1. high renown or honor won by notable achievements: "to fight and die for the glory of one's nation" Similar renownfameprestigehonordistinctionkudoseminencepreeminenceacclaimacclamationcelebritypraiseaccoladeslaurelsrecognitionnotenotabilitycreditreputereputationnameillustriousnesslusterinformal:bouquetsrare:laudationOpposite shameobscurity
   • 2. magnificence or great beauty: "the train has been restored to all its former glory" Similar magnificencesplendorresplendencegrandeurmajestygreatnessimpressivenessgloriousnessnobilitypompstatelinesssumptuousnessopulencebeautyelegancebrilliancegorgeousnesssplendidnesswonderbeautydelightwonderful thingglorious thingmarvelphenomenonsightspectacleOpposite lowlinessmodesty
   • ▪ a thing that is beautiful or distinctive; a special cause for pride, respect, or delight: "the glories of Paris"
   • ▪ the splendor and bliss of heaven: "with the saints in glory"
   • 3. praise, worship, and thanksgiving offered to a deity. Similar praiseworshipglorificationadorationvenerationhonorreverenceexaltationextolmenthomagetributethanksgivingthanksblessingrare:laudationmagnification
   • 4. a luminous ring or halo, especially as depicted around the head of Jesus Christ or a saint.

   verb

   • 1. take great pride or pleasure in: "they were individuals who gloried in their independence"
   • ▪ exult in unpleasantly or boastfully: "readers tended to defend their paper or even to glory in its bias"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French glorie, from Latin gloria.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gloryGlory Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GLORY is praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown. How to use glory in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGLORY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GLORY definition: 1. praise and thanks, especially as given to God: 2. great admiration, honour, and praise that you…. Learn more.

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   Glory definition: very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown. See examples of GLORY used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gloryGlory - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Glory is brilliant, radiant beauty. You might admire a princess in all her glory, since she seems almost too gorgeous to be real. Glory is also a term that is sometimes used in a religious way. It means the glow or light that appears around the head of a holy person or saint, like a halo.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLORY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. uncountable noun. Glory is the fame and admiration that you gain by doing something impressive. Walsham had his moment of glory when he won a 20km race. We were still basking in the glory of our Championship win. Synonyms: honour, praise, fame, celebrity More Synonyms of glory. 2. plural noun.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › gloryGlory - definition of glory by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown. 2. Something conferring honor or renown. 3. A highly praiseworthy asset: Your wit is your crowning glory. 4. Adoration, praise, and thanksgiving offered in worship. 5. Majestic beauty and splendor; resplendence: The sun set in a blaze of glory. 6.

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   Jul 5, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] glory ( countable and uncountable, plural glories) Great beauty and splendor . Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown. That quality in a person or thing which secures general praise or honour . Worship or praise .

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishglory noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [countable] something that is beautiful, impressive, or deserves praise. The temple is one of the glories of ancient Greece. Her long black hair is her crowning glory (= most impressive feature). The city's crowning glory is its Gothic cathedral. see also reflected glory. Word Origin.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGLORY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    GLORY meaning: 1. praise and respect you get from people for achieving something important 2. great beauty: . Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › gloryGlory Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Glory definition: Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown.