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[ adjective ] having or deserving or conferring glory
Examples "a long and glorious career" "our glorious literature" Used in print (The Christian Science Monitor,...)Richard_Tucker sang Edgardo in glorious voice . (Philip Jos‚ Farmer, The Lovers....)In his great and glorious wisdom , he knew that our enemies the Israelites must not be able to read therein what we planned '' . `` I had no idea that you , too , would be on this glorious voyage . Related terms inglorious empyreal celebrated illustrious divine bright incandescent lustrous known |
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[ adjective ] having or worthy of pride
Synonyms Examples "redoubtable scholar of the Renaissance" "born of a redoubtable family" Used in print (Chicago Daily Tribune...)He has a glorious wife and many children . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] bringing great happiness and thankfulness
Examples "glorious freedom" "glorious times" Used in print (Robert Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land....)The glorious news had been held_up pending Heavenly confirmation of the elevation of a new Supreme_Bishop , Huey_Short - a candidate accepted by the Boone faction after lots had been cast repeatedly . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] characterized by or attended with brilliance or grandeur
Synonyms Examples "the brilliant court life at Versailles" "a glorious work of art" "magnificent cathedrals" "the splendid coronation ceremony" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] having great beauty and splendor
Synonyms Examples "a glorious spring morning" "a glorious sunset" "splendid costumes" "a kind of splendiferous native simplicity" Related terms |
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