Definition of GLORIOUS

glorious

Meanings

Adjective

  • having or deserving or conferring glory
    • "a long and glorious career"
    • "our glorious literature"

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by grandeur
    • "a glorious work of art"
  • having great beauty and splendor
    • "a glorious spring morning"
    • "a glorious sunset"

Adj

  • Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
  • Excellent, wonderful; delightful.
  • Bright or shining;
  • Eager for glory or distinction
  • Excessively proud or boastful.
  • Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English glorious, from Anglo-Norman glorius and Old French glorïos, from Latin glōriōsus. Displaced native Middle English wulderful, from Old English wuldorfull (“glorious”), among other terms. Equivalent to glory + -ous.

Antonyms

inglorious

Scrabble Score: 9

glorious is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
glorious is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
glorious is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

glorious is a valid Words With Friends word