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Glorious Definition & Meaning

glorious
adjective
  1. having or deserving or conferring glory; "a long and glorious career"; "our glorious literature"
  2. characterized by grandeur; "the brilliant court life at Versailles"; "a glorious work of art"; "magnificent cathedrals"; "the splendid coronation ceremony"
  3. having great beauty and splendor; "a glorious spring morning"; "a glorious sunset"; "splendid costumes"; "a kind of splendiferous native simplicity"

"Glorious" in song lyrics

See how glorious is used in real songs:

  • "Beyond, and bless the mic so glorious"
    Afu-Ra — Sucka Free
  • "Gift got great global goods gone glorious"
    Blackalicous — Alphabet Aerobics
  • "The notorious, oh so glorious"
    Bloods & Crips — Don't Stress Me

Usage tips for "glorious"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "glorious" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for glorious to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does glorious mean?
having or deserving or conferring glory; "a long and glorious career"; "our glorious literature" characterized by grandeur; "the brilliant court life at Versailles"; "a glorious work of art"; "magnificent cathedrals"; "the splendid coronation ceremony" having great beauty and splendor; "a glorious spring morning"; "a glorious sunset"; "splendid costumes"; "a kind of splendiferous native simplicity"
What part of speech is glorious?
Glorious is an adjective.
How many definitions does glorious have?
Glorious has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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