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   glory

   /ˈɡlɔːri/

   noun

   • 1. high renown or honour won by notable achievements: "to fight and die for the glory of one's nation" Similar renownfameprestigehonourdistinctionkudoseminencepre-eminenceacclaimacclamationcelebritypraiseaccoladeslaurelsrecognitionnotenotabilitycreditreputereputationnameillustriousnesslustreinformal:bouquetsrare:laudationOpposite shameobscurity
   • 2. magnificence or great beauty: "the train has been restored to all its former glory" Similar magnificencesplendourresplendencegrandeurmajestygreatnessimpressivenessgloriousnessnobilitypompstatelinesssumptuousnessopulencebeautyelegancebrilliancegorgeousnesssplendidnesswonderbeautydelightwonderful thingglorious thingmarvelphenomenonsightspectacleOpposite lowlinessmodesty
   • ▪ a thing that is beautiful, impressive, or worthy of praise: "the glories of Paris"
   • ▪ the splendour and bliss of heaven: "images of Christ in glory"
   • 3. praise, worship, and thanksgiving offered to a deity. Similar praiseworshipglorificationadorationvenerationhonourreverenceexaltationextolmenthomagetributethanksgivingthanksblessingrare:laudationmagnification
   • 4. a luminous ring or halo, especially as depicted around the head of Christ or a saint.

   verb

   • 1. take great pride or pleasure in: "they gloried in their independence"
   • ▪ exult in unpleasantly or boastfully: "readers tended to defend their paper or even to glory in its bias"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French glorie, from Latin gloria.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gloryGlory Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown. b. : worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving. giving glory to God. 2. a. : something that secures praise or renown. the glory of a brilliant career. b. : a distinguished quality or asset. The glory of the city is its Gothic cathedral. 3. a.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGLORY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˈɡlɔː.ri / us / ˈɡlɔːr.i / / ˈɡloʊr.i / glory noun (ADMIRATION/PRAISE) Add to word list. [ U ] praise and thanks, especially as given to God: Glory be to God! He dedicated his poetry to the glory of God. C1 [ U ] great admiration, honour, and praise that you earn by doing something successfully:

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLORY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Glory is the fame and admiration that you gain by doing something impressive. Walsham had his moment of glory when he won a 20km race. We were still basking in the glory of our Championship win.

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   Glory definition: very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown. See examples of GLORY used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishglory noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈɡlɔːri/ [uncountable] great success that brings somebody praise and honour and makes them famous. Olympic glory in the 100 metres. I do all the work and he gets all the glory. She wanted to enjoy her moment of glory. He came home a rich man, covered in glory. Extra Examples. Topics Success c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Join us.

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   Glory is brilliant, radiant beauty. You might admire a princess in all her glory, since she seems almost too gorgeous to be real. Glory is also a term that is sometimes used in a religious way. It means the glow or light that appears around the head of a holy person or saint, like a halo.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGLORY - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   Glory is the fame and admiration that you gain by doing something impressive. 2. A person's glories are the occasions when they have done something people greatly admire which makes them famous.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › gloryGlory Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   noun. glories. Great honor and admiration won by doing something important or valuable; fame; renown. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Something conferring honor or renown. American Heritage. Anything bringing this. Webster's New World. A highly praiseworthy asset. Your wit is your crowning glory. American Heritage.

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    Define glory. glory synonyms, glory pronunciation, glory translation, English dictionary definition of glory. n. pl. glo·ries 1. Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown. 2. Something conferring honor or renown. 3. A highly praiseworthy...

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › gloryglory | meaning of glory in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    glory meaning, definition, what is glory: the importance, honour, and praise that ...: Learn more.