glory

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Literary

n. great beauty or something that is very impressive to look at.

n. magnificence or great beauty; a state of high splendor.

“We woke up early to see the sunrise in all its glory.”

“The restored cathedral was finally revealed in its full glory, with the gold leaf reflecting the afternoon sun.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Religion Formal

n. praise and worship given to God.

n. the manifestation of divine presence or the worship offered to a deity.

“The choir sang a hymn to the glory of God.”

“The theological text explores the concept of divine glory as an inherent attribute of the creator rather than a bestowed honor.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a circle of light shown around the head of a holy person in a painting.

n. a luminous ring or halo represented in art around the head or body of a sacred figure.

“The saint was painted with a golden glory behind his head.”

“The pilot observed a pilot's glory, a rare optical phenomenon where the aircraft's shadow is surrounded by rainbow-like rings on the clouds below.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

v. to feel very happy and proud about something you have done.

v. to take great pride or pleasure in something; to exult.

“He seemed to glory in his reputation as a difficult boss.”

“The victors continued to glory in their success long after the actual competition had concluded, much to the annoyance of their rivals.”