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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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   1. a. : praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown. b. : worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving. giving glory to God. 2. a. : something that secures praise or renown. the glory of a brilliant career. b. : a distinguished quality or asset. The glory of the city is its Gothic cathedral. 3. a.

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

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   great beauty, or something special or extremely beautiful, that gives great pleasure: They want to restore the castle to its former glory. in all its/your glory The garden in all its glory is now open to the public. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. See also. crowning glory. Idioms. bask/bathe in reflected glory.

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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.yourdictionary.com › gloryGlory Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Great honor and admiration won by doing something important or valuable; fame; renown. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Something conferring honor or renown. American Heritage. Anything bringing this. Webster's New World. A highly praiseworthy asset. Your wit is your crowning glory. American Heritage. Worshipful adoration or praise.

8. 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.

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.

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    Definition of glory noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGLORY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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