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- pronunciation:
- glo
ri
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, interjection
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
glories |
| definition 1: |
great honor, distinction, praise, or renown.
Many of these soldiers were merely boys, who had gone into battle seeking glory.The crowd shouted, "Glory to our great leader!"The firefighters have earned their glory.- synonyms:
- fame, honor, renown
- antonyms:
- ignominy, obscurity, shame
- similar words:
- celebrity, distinction, eminence, esteem, kudos, laurel, praise, prestige, repute
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| definition 2: |
great beauty, splendor, or magnificence.
I still remember the glory of that sunset.- synonyms:
- grandeur, magnificence, splendor
- antonyms:
- lowliness, modesty
- similar words:
- beauty, majesty, resplendence, wonder
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| definition 3: |
a distinctive and highly praiseworthy characteristic or feature.
The glory of the city was its cathedral.- synonyms:
- crown, honor
- similar words:
- gem, jewel, pride and joy, treasure
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| definition 4: |
of heaven, magnificence and bliss.
I know his soul will know the glory of heaven.- similar words:
- bliss, eternity, heaven, paradise
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| definition 5: |
worshipful praise or adoration.
They gave glory to God.- synonyms:
- adoration, praise, worship
- similar words:
- homage, hosanna, reverence, veneration
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| definition 6: |
the state of greatest happiness, prosperity, or success.
He was in his glory as prime minister.- synonyms:
- triumph
- similar words:
- acme, heyday, peak, prime, summit, zenith
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| related words: |
credit, luster, pomp, worship |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
glories, glorying, gloried |
| definition: |
to rejoice with a sense of pride or triumph; exult (usu. fol. by" in").
The coach gloried in the team's victory.- synonyms:
- exult
- antonyms:
- lament
- similar words:
- delight, jubilate, plume oneself on, rejoice, revel, triumph
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| related words: |
thrill |
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
| definition: |
used to express surprise, happiness, amazement, or the like.
Glory! I hardly recognized you!- similar words:
- goodness, hallelujah, hosanna, wow
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| related words: |
lord |
| derivation: |
gloryingly (adv.) |
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