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glorious

/ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having or deserving great praise or admiration; magnificent.

  • A state or experience of great happiness and success.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/



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Synonyms

boastful , haughty , ostentatious , vainglorious , bright , resplendent , shining , splendid
Rhymes
Words rhyming with glorious
adore , bore , core , more , ore , pores , pore , score , shore , whore
Variants
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glorious , gloriously , gloriousness , gloriousnesses
Forms
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The forms of 'glorious' are as follows: glorious (adjective), gloriously (adverb)


Etymology
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From Old French glorieus ‘renowned, famous, glorious’, from Latin gloriosus ‘famous, renowned, illustrious’.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'glorious' is often used to describe military victories and triumphs in war.

  2. In Christianity, the term 'glorious' is used to describe the state of being in the presence of God.

  3. The term 'glorious' is also used to describe the appearance of certain celestial bodies, such as the sun and the moon.


Related Concepts
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  1. Magnificent: A term used to describe something that is impressive and beautiful in a grand or imposing way.

  2. Triumph: A victory, especially in a competition or struggle.

  3. Success: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.


Culture
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The term 'glorious' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe moments of triumph, success, and beauty. In art, it is often used to depict scenes of grandeur and majesty. In music, it is used to describe a feeling of elation and joy. In literature, it is used to describe characters or moments that are worthy of great praise and admiration.

How to Memorize "glorious"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a grand, beautiful scene. Imagine a sunset over a vast, open ocean, with the sun casting a golden glow over the water. Visualize the feeling of happiness and contentment that comes from experiencing something truly magnificent.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'glorious' with the feeling of triumph and success. Think of a time when you accomplished something difficult or overcame a challenge. Remember the sense of pride and accomplishment that came with that moment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'glorious' with the word 'gorgeous'. Remember that things that are glorious are also gorgeous, and things that are gorgeous are often glorious.


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