Copy Citation
You know what it looks like… but what is it called?
TAKE THE QUIZGloria in Excelsis
noun phrase
Gloria in Ex·cel·sis
-ˌin-eks-ˈchel-səs 
-ek-ˈshel-
: a Christian liturgical hymn having the verse form of the Psalms
Word History
Etymology
Late Latin, glory (be to God) on high
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of Gloria in Excelsis was
in the 14th century
Dictionary Entries Near Gloria in Excelsis
Cite this Entry
“Gloria in Excelsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gloria%20in%20Excelsis. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
-
- Often used to describe “the march of time,” what does inexorable mean?
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Challenging SAT Words, Vol. 2
No Number 2 pencil required.
Take the quiz
-
What Did You Just Call Me?
See if you can tell the insults from the complime...
Take the quiz
-
Name That Thing
You know what it looks like… but what is it cal...
Take the quiz
-
Spelling Bee Quiz
Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli...
Take the quiz
Share