glorious

adjective

glo·ri·ous ˈglȯr-ē-əs

: possessing or deserving glory : illustrious

had a long and glorious military career

: entitling one to glory

a glorious victory

: marked by great beauty or splendor : magnificent

a glorious sunset

: delightful, wonderful

had a glorious weekend

gloriously adverb

gloriousness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for glorious

splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive.

splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.

the wedding was a splendid occasion

resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor.

resplendent in her jewelry

gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.

a gorgeous red dress

glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction.

a glorious sunset

sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension.

a vision of sublime beauty

superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree.

her singing was superb

Example Sentences

He had a long and glorious military career. The old ruins give only a hint of the city's glorious past. The government has described the battle as a glorious victory. Our room had a glorious view of the mountains.

Recent Examples on the Web Another song about Jesus and his birth, Josh Garrels’ most recent cover of the track provides an unforgettable and somewhat soulful new spin to the glorious tune.

Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 2 Dec. 2022 In base form, they're powered by a Subaru-sounding 300-hp turbocharged flat-four, but the GTS ushers in the glorious tenor of a 394-hp flat-six engine.

Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 2 Dec. 2022 Now it’s 2022, and the sport is arguing over the same teams—but this time, USC, Ohio State and Alabama are after something a bit less glorious.

Laine Higgins, WSJ, 30 Nov. 2022 There’s evidence — even beyond his Gothams speech — to suggest that should such a glorious day arrive, the Sandman will be the Sandman.

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2022 The Disney Channel alum has colored her hair with a ton of glorious shades, and has experimented with just as many haircuts.

Gabi Thorne, Allure, 30 Nov. 2022 Christian Pulisic scored and injured himself in one glorious and painful moment on Tuesday, as the United States recorded a 1-0 victory over Iran and moved on to World Cup knockout play.

Matthew Grimson, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2022 Peace and Bellona face off, Peace prevails, and the ensemble points out that Louis achieved this glorious respite by defeating his enemies, adding, in a self-serving nod to Seignelay, that the gardens of Sceaux do not displease the Sun King.

Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Nov. 2022 Hollywood career wasn’t as sparkling or consistent as fans would have hoped, but this late-‘80s peak remains a glorious salute to melodramatic plotting and poetic shootouts.

Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 28 Nov. 2022 See More

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