Glory

/ˈɑlo(ː)ɹi/

The meaning and definition of Glory, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Great or overwhelming beauty or splendour.
  2. Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
verb
  1. To exult with joy; to rejoice.
  2. To boast; to be proud.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms halo anticorona fame honor honour praise

Origin

From Middle English glory.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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