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glorious

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɡɫɔɹiəs// UK //ɡlˈɔːɹɪəs// glo·ri·ous Archaic Informal

adj. having great beauty or success that makes you feel very happy. You use this to describe something wonderful, like a sunny day or a big win.

adj. possessing or deserving of high praise, beauty, or splendour. Often used to describe weather conditions or significant achievements that evoke a sense of awe or delight.


SIMPLE

The weather today is absolutely glorious.

CONTEXTUAL

We spent a glorious afternoon hiking through the mountains under a clear blue sky.

COMPLEX

The team's glorious victory in the final minutes of the match secured their place in the history books and sparked city-wide celebrations.

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Origin

From Middle English glorious, from Anglo-Norman glorius and Old French glorïos, from Latin glōriōsus. Displaced native Middle English wulderful, from Old English wuldorfull (“glorious”), among other terms. Equivalent to glory + -ous.

Usage

Commonly used as a gradable adjective; frequently modified by intensifiers like 'absolutely' or 'truly'.

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