Synonyms for Glorious
Definition of glorious
adjective
- 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"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "glorious"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like beautiful, blessed, blest can replace "glorious" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "glorious" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Glorious" in song lyrics
See how glorious is used in real songs:
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"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