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glory

GLOR-ee/ˈɡloɹ.i/UKGLAW-ree/ˈɡlɔː.ɹi/

Pluralglories (some meanings)

Verbglories, glorying, gloried

10 meanings of glory

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  1. 1
    noununcountable
    Great fame and praise that you get for winning or doing something great.

    Like a gold medal everyone agrees you truly earned.

    The team enjoyed great glory after winning the championship.

    Her years of glory came when her books made her famous.

    UsagePeople win glory or achieve glory.

    Similarhonor, fame, renown, prestige, acclaim

    Oppositedisgrace, dishonor, shame, ignominy

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  2. 2
    great beautynoununcountable
    Great beauty that fills you with wonder.

    Like seeing a rainbow stretch across the whole sky.

    We stood quiet, taking in the glory of the mountains at sunset.

    Tourists traveled far to see the glory of the painted ceiling.

    UsageSay in all its glory.

    Similarsplendor, magnificence, beauty, grandeur

  3. 3
    praisenoununcountable
    Worship or praise given to someone.

    Like cheering loudly to show how much you respect someone.

    They sang to give glory to God.

    Every morning, my grandmother sings "Glory to God" in the kitchen.

    UsageSay glory to God, or give glory to God.

    Similarpraise, worship, honor, homage, adoration

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  4. 4
    God's presencenoununcountable
    A sign that shows God is present, seen by people in some religions.

    Like a warm light that lets you know someone is in the room with you.

    The worshippers believed the glory of God filled the temple.

    The people believed the bright cloud was the glory of God among them.

    UsageSay the glory of God.

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  5. 5
    nouncountable
    Something very beautiful or the best, most admired part of someone or something.

    Like the most beautiful thing you have ever laid eyes on.

    The old garden was a glory to see in spring.

    The rose garden is the glory of the old park.

    UsageSay the glory of a place, or crowning glory.

    Similarmarvel, wonder, splendor, treasure

  6. 6
    verbintransitive
    To enjoy something a lot or feel very proud of it.

    Like a child showing off a shiny new toy to everyone.

    They glory in their team's success every season.

    He likes to glory in every small win.

    UsageIt can sound like boasting: he glories in every win.

    Similarrevel, delight, exult, bask

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Origin

From Latin gloria, meaning glory or fame, which came into English through Old French.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 facts