English Reference
Adverb

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.

Photograph: Rebecca Nead-Menear Swoon sees Cave take on numerous characters at breakneck speed, with appearances from a lanky redheaded mannequin, gloriously baffling dance sequences and casual pop culture references throughout.

The Guardian· 23 Aug 2026

The self-produced show is gloriously scrappy but with a serious sting.

The Guardian· 19 Aug 2026

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

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Middle English gloriously
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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