glory

1 of 3

noun

glo·ry ˈglȯr-ē How to pronounce glory (audio)

plural glories

: praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown

: worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving

giving glory to God

: something that secures praise or renown

the glory of a brilliant career

: a distinguished quality or asset

The glory of the city is its Gothic cathedral.

: a state of great gratification or exaltation

When she's acting she's in her glory.

: a height of prosperity or achievement

ancient Rome in its glory

a(1)

: great beauty and splendor : magnificence

… the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome.

E. A. Poe

(2)

: something marked by beauty or resplendence

a perfect glory of a day

: the splendor and beatific happiness of heaven

broadly : eternity

: a ring or spot of light: such as

: aureole

: a halo appearing around the shadow of an object

Example Sentences

Noun As a young soldier he dreamed of winning military glory. He now has only a few trophies to remind him of the glory of his athletic career. Let us give glory to God. The glory of the town is its fountain. an art exhibit showing off the glories of ancient civilizations The new owners are trying to restore the company to its former glory. The beautiful art reminds us of the glory of the empire. Verb the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series Interjection glory! I thought I'd never see this day come See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Escayg has relived the glory days of The Last of Us more than most.

Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Eager to return to the glory days of the early 2000s and unsatisfied with the program’s direction, Miami boosters and alumni pushed to get Cristobal as the Hurricanes’ next coach.

Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Thanks to her, Grey Gardens was like a phoenix rising from the ashes, and the Bradlee Quinns enjoyed it in all its original glory as a family vacation home until 2017.

Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 31 Aug. 2022 The same might’ve been true of Poison except for the endearing fact of frontman Bret Michaels’ deep gratitude to be onstage in a stadium decades after his glory days.

Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 One senior investment banker says the division is split between people polishing CVs and others dreaming of a return to the glory days of Credit Suisse First Boston, when the deals team was in its pomp.

Myriam Balezou, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022 But streaming's glory days might already be over: The war to win over subscribers at any cost is done.

Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 Illumination doesn’t need China for fortune and glory.

Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 New in July was Dreaming Walls: Inside Chelsea Hotel, a documentary filmed during the 11-year closure that tells of long-term residents’ glory days and spirited memories.

Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2022

Verb

If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.

Fintan O’toole, The New York Review of Books, 26 Aug. 2020 For our coronavirus tracker and more coverage, see our hubIN THE 17TH CENTURY parliaments gloried in names such as the Blessed Parliament, the Addled Parliament, the Happy Parliament and the Useless Parliament.

The Economist, 25 Apr. 2020 The best way to remember Jones is by going to the Python movies and TV episodes and glorying in that great gift of laughter.

Mark Dawidziak, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2020 Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera.

Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019 Unlike the 2000s movies, which gloried in their goofery, Banks’ film clearly wants to break new ground for the franchise.

Darren Franich, EW.com, 19 Nov. 2019 Mark just tells them about Tyler, the second of his three sons who all had a chance to play every position in every sport but gravitated to the glamour position in the country’s most gloried game.

Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2019 And her face at the climax, the play of emotions as the plot machinery reaches its inevitable terminus, rivals the Satanists’ glorying at the infernal infant at the end of Rosemary’s Baby as the most sinister possible expression of delight.

Ross Douthat, National Review, 25 July 2019 As night fell, reporters at The New York Times gloried in the steady illumination thrown off by Thomas Edison’s electric lamps.

New York Times, 1 July 2019 See More

单词	glories
释义	glory 1 of 3 noun glo·ry ˈglȯr-ē plural glories 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 : a state of great gratification or exaltation When she's acting she's in her glory. b : a height of prosperity or achievement ancient Rome in its glory 4 a(1) : great beauty and splendor : magnificence … the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome. E. A. Poe (2) : something marked by beauty or resplendence a perfect glory of a day b : the splendor and beatific happiness of heaven broadly : eternity 5 : a ring or spot of light: such as a : aureole b : a halo appearing around the shadow of an object glory 2 of 3 verb gloried; glorying intransitive verb : to rejoice proudly —used with in gloried in their great success glory 3 of 3 interjection variants or glory be —used to express surprise or delight Synonyms Noun acclaim accolade applause bay(s) credit distinction homage honor kudos laud laurels props [slang] réclame sun Verb crow delight exuberate exult joy jubilate kvell rejoice triumph Interjection ha hah hallelujah hey hooray hurrah hurray hot dog huzzah wahoo [chiefly West] whee whoopee yahoo yippee See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun As a young soldier he dreamed of winning military glory. He now has only a few trophies to remind him of the glory of his athletic career. Let us give glory to God. The glory of the town is its fountain. an art exhibit showing off the glories of ancient civilizations The new owners are trying to restore the company to its former glory. The beautiful art reminds us of the glory of the empire. Verb the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series Interjection glory! I thought I'd never see this day come See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Escayg has relived the glory days of The Last of Us more than most. Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Eager to return to the glory days of the early 2000s and unsatisfied with the program’s direction, Miami boosters and alumni pushed to get Cristobal as the Hurricanes’ next coach. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Thanks to her, Grey Gardens was like a phoenix rising from the ashes, and the Bradlee Quinns enjoyed it in all its original glory as a family vacation home until 2017. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 31 Aug. 2022 The same might’ve been true of Poison except for the endearing fact of frontman Bret Michaels’ deep gratitude to be onstage in a stadium decades after his glory days. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 One senior investment banker says the division is split between people polishing CVs and others dreaming of a return to the glory days of Credit Suisse First Boston, when the deals team was in its pomp. Myriam Balezou, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022 But streaming's glory days might already be over: The war to win over subscribers at any cost is done. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 Illumination doesn’t need China for fortune and glory. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 New in July was Dreaming Walls: Inside Chelsea Hotel, a documentary filmed during the 11-year closure that tells of long-term residents’ glory days and spirited memories. Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2022 Verb If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity. Fintan O’toole, The New York Review of Books, 26 Aug. 2020 For our coronavirus tracker and more coverage, see our hubIN THE 17TH CENTURY parliaments gloried in names such as the Blessed Parliament, the Addled Parliament, the Happy Parliament and the Useless Parliament. The Economist, 25 Apr. 2020 The best way to remember Jones is by going to the Python movies and TV episodes and glorying in that great gift of laughter. Mark Dawidziak, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2020 Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera. Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019 Unlike the 2000s movies, which gloried in their goofery, Banks’ film clearly wants to break new ground for the franchise. Darren Franich, EW.com, 19 Nov. 2019 Mark just tells them about Tyler, the second of his three sons who all had a chance to play every position in every sport but gravitated to the glamour position in the country’s most gloried game. Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2019 And her face at the climax, the play of emotions as the plot machinery reaches its inevitable terminus, rivals the Satanists’ glorying at the infernal infant at the end of Rosemary’s Baby as the most sinister possible expression of delight. Ross Douthat, National Review, 25 July 2019 As night fell, reporters at The New York Times gloried in the steady illumination thrown off by Thomas Edison’s electric lamps. New York Times, 1 July 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun, Verb, and Interjection Middle English glorie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin gloria First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined above Interjection 1816, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing glory bask in the reflected glory glory days/years glory be cover oneself in/with glory crowning glory glory-of-the-snow greater glory glory in go to (one's) glory in all one's glory reflected glory what price glory/fame self-glory in one's glory bask in the glory morning glory See More bask in the reflected glory glory days/years glory be cover oneself in/with glory crowning glory glory-of-the-snow greater glory glory in go to (one's) glory in all one's glory reflected glory what price glory/fame self-glory in one's glory bask in the glory morning glory See More Kids Definition glory 1 of 2 noun glo·ry ˈglȯr-ē plural glories 1 : praise, honor, and admiration given to a person 2 : something that brings honor, praise, or fame the glories of ancient Rome 3 : brilliance, splendor "… if you did not wear spectacles the brightness and glory of the Emerald City would blind you." L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz glory 2 of 2 verb gloried; glorying : to rejoice proudly They gloried in their country's success. glories 1 of 2 noun plural of glory 1 as in accolades public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the theater director gave the stage crew all the glory for the successful production Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance accolades honors praises applauses acclaim credits distinctions fames lauds laurels homages bays suns ovations tributes kudos props rhapsodies commendations réclames panegyrics reputes exaltations eulogies glorifications encomiums celebrities toasts acclamations compliments plaudits raves renowns recommendations encomia elevations citations kudos enthronements notes enshrinements 2 as in treasures an asset that brings praise or renown the new art museum has become the glory of the college campus Synonyms & Similar Words treasures jewels trophies honors highlights attractions excellences prides crown jewels boasts virtues features credits merits values feathers in one's cap showpieces distinctions pièces de résistance Antonyms & Near Antonyms defects disgraces horrors blemishes blots stigmata stains shames stigmas dishonors smudges slurs eyesores frights messes smirches See More 3 as in haloes an artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage an altarpiece depicting God seated on His throne and bathed in celestial glory Synonyms & Similar Words haloes aureoles nimbuses halos auras aureolae sunbursts nimbi coronas starbursts glories 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of glory as in delights to feel or express joy or triumph the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series Synonyms & Similar Words delights joys triumphs exults brags rejoices crows jubilates exuberates gloats kvells parades boasts flaunts kicks up one's heels preens swells struts swaggers shows off Antonyms & Near Antonyms regrets laments grieves bewails weeps bemoans
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