Definitions for gloryˈglɔr i, ˈgloʊr i
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
glo•ryˈglɔr i, ˈgloʊr i(n.)(pl.)-ries
(n.)very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown.
something that is a source of honor, fame, or admiration; an object of pride:
one of the glories of English poetry.
adoring praise or worshipful thanksgiving.
resplendent beauty or magnificence:
the glory of autumn.
a state of great splendor or prosperity.
a state of absolute happiness, gratification, etc.:
to be in one's glory.
the splendor and bliss of heaven; heaven.
(v.i.)to exult with triumph; rejoice proudly (usu. fol. by in):
Their parents gloried in their success.
Obs. to boast.
(interj.)Also, glo′ry be′. Glory be to God (used to express surprise, elation, etc.).
Idioms for glory:
go to (one's) glory,to die.
Category: Idiom
Origin of glory:
1300–50; ME < OF glorie < L glōria
Princeton's WordNet
glory, glorification(noun)
a state of high honor
"he valued glory above life itself"
glory, resplendence, resplendency(noun)
brilliant radiant beauty
"the glory of the sunrise"
aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole(verb)
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
glory(verb)
rejoice proudly
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
glory(noun)ˈglɔr i, ˈgloʊr i
praise and honor resulting from a great achievement
a team with dreams of glory
gloryˈglɔr i, ˈgloʊr i
used to give praise to God
Glory to God.
Wiktionary
glory(Noun)
Great beauty or splendour, that is so overwhelming it is considered powerful.
glory(Noun)
Honour and valour.
glory(Noun)
Worship or praise, as in glory to God.
glory(Noun)
Optical phenomenon caused by water droplets.
glory(Verb)
To exult with joy; to rejoice.
glory(Verb)
To boast; to be proud.
Origin: From glory, glorie, from glorie, from gloria, from glōs-. Cognate with κλέος, ceallian. More at call.
Webster Dictionary
Glory(noun)
praise, honor, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; honorable fame; renown
Glory(noun)
that quality in a person or thing which secures general praise or honor; that which brings or gives renown; an object of pride or boast; the occasion of praise; excellency; brilliancy; splendor
Glory(noun)
pride; boastfulness; arrogance
Glory(noun)
the presence of the Divine Being; the manifestations of the divine nature and favor to the blessed in heaven; celestial honor; heaven
Glory(noun)
an emanation of light supposed to proceed from beings of peculiar sanctity. It is represented in art by rays of gold, or the like, proceeding from the head or body, or by a disk, or a mere line
Glory(noun)
to exult with joy; to rejoice
Glory(noun)
to boast; to be proud
The Roycroft Dictionary
glory
The five senses of the dead.
Translations for glory
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
glory(noun)
fame or honour
glory on the field of battle; He took part in the competition for the glory of the school.
- roem, glorieAfrikaans
- شُهْرَه، شَرَفArabic
- славаBulgarian
- glóriaPortuguese (BR)
- sláva, čestCzech
- der RuhmGerman
- ære; hæderDanish
- δόξαGreek
- gloriaSpanish
- kuulsusEstonian
- افتخارFarsi
- kunniaFinnish
- honneurFrench
- תְּהִילָהHebrew
- कीर्तिHindi
- slavaCroatian
- dicsőségHungarian
- kejayaanIndonesian
- heiður, sæmdIcelandic
- gloria, onoreItalian
- 栄光Japanese
- 영광Korean
- šlovė, garbėLithuanian
- slava; godsLatvian
- kebanggaanMalay
- eerDutch
- ære, hederNorwegian
- chwałaPolish
- افتخارPersian
- لوړتيا، درناوى، وياړنه درنښت، برى، سوبه، برمPashto
- glóriaPortuguese
- glorieRomanian
- славаRussian
- sláva, česťSlovak
- slava,častSlovenian
- slavaSerbian
- äraSwedish
- ความมีชื่อเสียงThai
- şan, şerefTurkish
- 光榮, 榮譽Chinese (Trad.)
- славаUkrainian
- شہرت اور عزتUrdu
- danh tiếngVietnamese
- 光荣，荣誉Chinese (Simp.)
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