glory

[ glawr-ee ]

noun

, plural glo·ries.

1. very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown:

   to win glory on the field of battle.

   Synonyms: celebrity, eminence, fame

   Antonyms: obloquy, disgrace

2. something that is a source of honor, fame, or admiration; a distinguished ornament or an object of pride:

   a sonnet that is one of the glories of English poetry.

3. adoring praise or worshipful thanksgiving:

   Give glory to God.

4. resplendent beauty or magnificence:

   the glory of autumn.

   Synonyms: refulgence, effulgence, brilliance

5. a state of great splendor, magnificence, or prosperity.
6. a state of absolute happiness, gratification, contentment, etc.:

   She was in her glory when her horse won the Derby.

7. the splendor and bliss of heaven; heaven.
8. a ring, circle, or surrounding radiance of light represented about the head or the whole figure of a sacred person, as Christ or a saint; a halo, nimbus, or aureole.
9. anticorona.

verb (used without object)

, glo·ried, glo·ry·ing.

1. to exult with triumph; rejoice proudly (usually followed by in ):

   Their father gloried in their success.

2. Obsolete. to boast.

interjection

1. Also glory be. Glory be to God (used to express surprise, elation, wonder, etc.).

glory

/ ˈɡlɔːrɪ /

noun

1. exaltation, praise, or honour, as that accorded by general consent

   the glory for the exploit went to the captain

2. something that brings or is worthy of praise (esp in the phrase crowning glory )
3. thanksgiving, adoration, or worship

   glory be to God

4. pomp; splendour

   the glory of the king's reign

5. radiant beauty; resplendence

   the glory of the sunset

6. the beauty and bliss of heaven
7. a state of extreme happiness or prosperity
8. another word for halo nimbus

verb

1. introften foll byin to triumph or exult
2. obsolete.
   intr to brag

interjection

1. informal.
   a mild interjection to express pleasure or surprise (often in the exclamatory phrase glory be! )

Other Words From

• glo·ry·ing·ly adverb
• self-glo·ry noun
• self-glo·ry·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glory¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Old French glorie, from Latin glōria

Word History and Origins

Origin of glory¹

C13: from Old French glorie, from Latin glōria, of obscure origin

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. glory days / years, the time of greatest achievement, popularity, success, or the like:

   the glory days of radio.

2. go to glory, to die. Also go to one's glory.

More idioms and phrases containing glory

see in one's glory .

Example Sentences

Increasingly questions are being asked as to why Tuchel is not starting his role here in Greece, and why he is not even in Athens casting his eye over the players the FA hopes he will guide to World Cup glory in 2026, as his 18-month contract suggests is the sole objective of his appointment.

From BBC

And yet, I was recently reminded of this plantslaughter, totally out of the blue, when my phone showed me a proud photo of my green offspring in its former glory as a “memory.”

From Slate

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed set the strategy of the Abraham Accords, and Trump basked in the glory when Arab countries signed up.

From BBC

The “Glory” and “Training Day” star said that director Ryan Coogler — who helmed and co-wrote the 2018 Marvel blockbuster and its 2022 sequel, “Wakanda Forever” — is writing Washington a bespoke part in a potential third installment.

From Los Angeles Times

In the wake of Paul Waring’s sensational Abu Dhabi victory, Laurie Canter is eyeing more English glory in the Middle East at this week’s DP World’s Tour Championship.

From BBC