Glorious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having or deserving or conferring glory; "a long and glorious career"; "our glorious literature".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Characterized by grandeur; "the brilliant court life at Versailles"; "a glorious work of art"; "magnificent cathedrals"; "the splendid coronation ceremony".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Having great beauty and splendor; "a glorious spring morning"; "a glorious sunset"; "splendid costumes"; "a kind of splendiferous native simplicity".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The glorious architecture of the ancient temple took her breath away.
- The firework display ended with a glorious finale of sparkling lights and colors.
- As the curtains opened, the audience was amazed by the glorious costumes and opulent sets.
- The clear waters of the lake reflected the glorious colors of the surrounding mountains.
- After the storm, the sun broke through the clouds to create a glorious rainbow.