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gloriously

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɫɔɹiəsɫi// UK //ɡlˈɔːɹɪəsli// glo·ri·ous·ly

adv. in a way that is very pleasant, beautiful, or exciting. You use this to describe something that makes you feel happy or proud.

adv. in a manner that is extremely pleasing, beautiful, or impressive. Often used to intensify adjectives related to light, weather, or success.


SIMPLE

The sun shone gloriously on the beach today.

CONTEXTUAL

The team played gloriously in the final, winning the match by a large margin.

COMPLEX

The festival was a gloriously chaotic affair, filled with music, dance, and the vibrant colors of local crafts that filled the square.

Origin

From Middle English gloriously, equivalent to glorious + -ly.

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