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   glorious

   /ˈɡlɔːrɪəs/

   adjective

   • 1. having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration: "the most glorious victory of all time" Similar illustriouscelebratedfamousfamedrenownedacclaimeddistinguishedhonouredeminentexcellentoutstandinggreatmagnificentsplendidimpressivenoblesupremesublimetriumphantimmortalunforgettableOpposite undistinguished
   • 2. having a striking beauty or splendour: "a glorious autumn day"
   • ▪ very enjoyable: informal "glorious platters of succulent crabs" Similar wonderfulmarvellousmagnificentsuperbsublimespectacularlovelyexcellentfinedelightfulenjoyablepleasurableinformal:supergreatamazingamazeballsstunningfantasticterrifictremendousincrediblesensationalstellarheavenlydivinegorgeousdreamygrandfabulousfabfabbyfantabuloussupercalifragilisticexpialidociousawesomemagicaceout of this worldbrilliantbrillsmashingbostingpeachydandyjim-dandyneatbeautbonzerinformal, dated:capitalchampionwizardcorkingrippingspiffingtop-holetoppingbeezerswellkeenliterary:wondrousbeauteousarchaic:goodlyrare:frabjoussplendacioussplendiferoussplendorousOpposite horridmiserable

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French glorieus, from Latin gloriosus, from gloria ‘glory’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gloriousness noun

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