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glory

/ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/
Meanings
  • noun

    Honor, praise, or distinction given for valor, nobility, or merit.

    - "The athlete received glory for winning the gold medal."
    - "The soldier was given a hero's glory after the battle."
    - "The fame and glory of the rock band brought them wealth and success."
  • noun

    A state of extreme pride and self-satisfaction.

    - "He took glory in his own abilities and refused help."
    - "She took glory in her children's achievements."
    - "The artist took glory in the beauty of his creation."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/



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Synonyms

halo , anticorona , fame , honor , honour , praise , worship
Rhymes
Words rhyming with glory
story , victory , dory , quory , stories , bories , horries , bories , gories
Variants
List of all variants of glory that leads to same result
glories , glory , gloried , glorying , glory be , glory-of-the-snow , glory-of-the-snows , glory days , glory days/years , glory years , gloried in , glories in , glory in , glorying in , morning glories , morning glory , Old Glories , Old Glory , self-glories , self-glory , bask in the glory
Etymology
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Old English glorian, from gloria 'glory, praise,' from Latin gloria 'glory, honor, renown,' from gloriare 'make bright, shine,' from glor- 'shining, bright,' from Proto-Indo-European root ghel- 'to shine,' ghel- 'shining, bright.'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'glory' appears in the Bible over 200 times.

  2. The word 'glory' appears in the title of over 100 hymns and songs.

  3. The term 'glory days' refers to the best or most memorable times in someone's life.

  4. The term 'glory hole' has a completely different meaning in modern slang.

Related Concepts
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  1. Honor: A feeling of respect and dignity, often given to someone for their actions or achievements. Honor is closely related to the concept of glory, as both involve recognition and respect.

  2. Fame: Widely recognized reputation or prestige. Fame and glory are often interconnected, as achieving fame can lead to receiving glory, and receiving glory can lead to greater fame.

Culture
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Glory has been a significant concept throughout history, often associated with honor, respect, and achievement. It has been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, and music. In ancient civilizations, glory was often associated with gods and heroes, and the pursuit of glory was considered a noble endeavor. In modern times, glory is often associated with success, fame, and recognition.

How to Memorize "glory"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bright, shining object, such as the sun or a diamond, to represent the concept of glory.
    - Imagine a crowd cheering and applauding to represent the feeling of receiving glory.
    - Visualize a trophy or medal to represent the tangible form of glory.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'glory' with the feeling of pride and accomplishment.
    - Associate the word 'glory' with shining bright and being recognized for achievements.
    - Associate the word 'glory' with the respect and admiration of others.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'G-L-O-R-Y' to remember the definition: 'Glory is a feeling of respect and admiration given for valor, nobility, or merit.'
    - Use the phrase 'Glory, pride, and recognition' to remember the different aspects of the concept.
    - Use the phrase 'Shining bright and being honored' to remember the feeling of receiving glory.

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