First Known Use: 14th century
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1glory
noun glo·ry \ˈglȯr-ē\
: public praise, honor, and fame
: praise of a god or goddess
: something that brings praise or fame to someone or something : something that is a source of great pride
plural glories
Full Definition of GLORY
1
a : praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown b : worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving <giving glory to God>
2
a : something that secures praise or renown <the glory of a brilliant career> b : a distinguished quality or asset
3
a (1) : great beauty and splendor : magnificence <the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome — E. A. Poe> (2) : something marked by beauty or resplendence <a perfect glory of a day> b : the splendor and beatific happiness of heaven; broadly : eternity
4
a : a state of great gratification or exaltation <when she's acting she's in her glory> b : a height of prosperity or achievement
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Origin of GLORY
Middle English glorie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin gloria
Related to GLORY
2glory
verb
glo·riedglo·ry·ing
Definition of GLORY
intransitive verb
: to rejoice proudly —used with in
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First Known Use of GLORY
14th century
3glory
interjection
Definition of GLORY
—used to express surprise or delight
Variants of GLORY
glory or glory be
First Known Use of GLORY
1816
GLORY BE Defined for Kids
1glory
noun glo·ry \ˈglȯr-ē\
plural glories
Definition of GLORY for Kids
1
: praise, honor, and admiration given to a person
2
: something that brings honor, praise, or fame <the glories of ancient Rome>
3
: brilliance, splendor <“… if you did not wear spectacles the brightness and glory of the Emerald City would blind you.” — L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz>
2glory
verb
glo·riedglo·ry·ing
Definition of GLORY for Kids
: to rejoice proudly <They gloried in their country's success.>
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