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Glory Definition & Meaning

glory
noun
  1. a state of high honor; "he valued glory above life itself"
  2. brilliant radiant beauty; "the glory of the sunrise"
  3. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
verb
  1. rejoice proudly

"Glory" in song lyrics

See how glory is used in real songs:

  • "I won't say I'm sorry cause I don't want glory"
    2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all
  • "Of how the Ghetto Style DJ's achieved their glory!"
    2 Live Crew — Ghetto Bass II
  • "Three and a half years, all pain, no glory"
    9th Prince — Just in Case

Words that rhyme with glory

Usage tips for "glory"

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Frequently asked questions

What does glory mean?
a state of high honor; "he valued glory above life itself" brilliant radiant beauty; "the glory of the sunrise" an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint rejoice proudly
What part of speech is glory?
Glory is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does glory have?
Glory has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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