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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’.

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   • 1. gloriousness noun

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   What does Glorious mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! GLORIOUS definition: 1. deserving great admiration, praise, and honour: 2. very beautiful: 3. Glorious weather is very…. Learn more.

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   What is a glorious career?

   • A glorious career, victory, or occasion involves great fame or success. Harrison had a glorious career spanning more than six decades. Her future could be more glorious even than her past. But the mission was successful, gloriously successful. Glorious weather is hot and sunny. I got dressed and emerged into glorious sunshine.

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   What is glorious weather?

   • Glorious weather is hot and sunny. I got dressed and emerged into glorious sunshine. The sun was out again, and it was a glorious day. For a change, it was a gloriously sunny day. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3.

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   Why was glorious so popular?

   • Glorious's entertaining ability and powerful presence were noted at an early age in church and in his community. Nothing that man creates, no matter how glorious or how stable it might appear, endures by its own power. We passed a glorious looking scene today, in a big snow cavern.

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     GLORIOUS translate: изумительный, великолепный , славный,...

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   When something is fabulous and wonderful it can be described as glorious, like the glorious sight of the first flowers in your yard after a long, cold winter. The adjective glorious comes from the Latin word gloriosus, which means “full of glory,” or “famous.” What are some glorious things?

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