Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds
Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, th' ear-piercing fife, The royal banner, and all quality, Pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war!.
characterized by or attended with brilliance or grandeur; "the brilliant court life at Versailles"; "a glorious work of art"; "magnificent cathedrals"; "the splendid coronation ceremony"
emphasis If you describe something as glorious, you are emphasizing that it is wonderful and it makes you feel very happy. The win revived glorious memories of his championship-winning days We opened the windows and let in the glorious evening air. = wonderful + gloriously glo·ri·ous·ly her gloriously happy love life
Something that is glorious is very beautiful and impressive. She had missed the glorious blooms of the Mediterranean spring. a glorious Edwardian opera house. = magnificent + gloriously glo·ri·ous·ly gloriously embroidered costumes
A glorious career, victory, or occasion involves great fame or success. Harrison had a glorious career spanning more than six decades + gloriously glo·ri·ous·ly But the mission was successful, gloriously successful
having or worthy of pride; "redoubtable scholar of the Renaissance"; "born of a redoubtable family"
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds
Splendid; resplendent; bright; shining, as the sun, gold, or other shiny objects
having or worthy of pride; "redoubtable scholar of the Renaissance"; "born of a redoubtable family
having or deserving or conferring glory; "a long and glorious career"; "our glorious literature"
Glorious weather is hot and sunny. I got dressed and emerged into glorious sunshine The sun was out again, and it was a glorious day. + gloriously glo·ri·ous·ly For a change, it was a gloriously sunny day