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glo·ri·ous
glorious
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- pronunciation:
- glo
ri
s
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
having or meriting great praise, fame, honor, or glory; illustrious.
- synonyms:
- illustrious, wondrous
- antonyms:
- ignominious, inglorious
- similar words:
- celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famous, honored, lustrous, notable, praiseworthy, preeminent, renowned
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definition 2: |
bringing or bestowing glory.
a glorious discovery- synonyms:
- magnificent
- antonyms:
- inglorious
- similar words:
- brilliant, noble, praiseworthy, proud, splendid, successful, superb
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definition 3: |
characterized by great beauty, splendor, or magnificence.
a glorious view
- synonyms:
- beautiful, gorgeous, magnificent, splendid, sublime
- similar words:
- delightful, divine, golden, grand, lustrous, majestic, marvelous, noble, resplendent, spectacular, superb, wonderful
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definition 4: |
delightful; fine; wonderful.
a glorious time in Paris- synonyms:
- delightful, wonderful
- antonyms:
- miserable
- similar words:
- charming, enchanting, fabulous, fine, marvelous, spectacular, tremendous
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related words: |
blessed, kingly, noted, palatial, radiant, stately |
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derivations: |
gloriously (adv.), gloriousness (n.) |
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