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What is another word for Glorious? – 221 Glorious Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    magnificent splendid resplendent majestic grand sublime impressive awe-inspiring stunning breathtaking beautiful lovely gorgeous attractive striking dazzling brilliant radiant luminous shining beaming glorious triumphant victorious excellent exceptional outstanding remarkable notable celebrated famous renowned illustrious honored esteemed revered admired respected venerated exalted elevated noble dignified proud glorious halcyon euphoric ecstatic rapturous jubilant elated thrilled delighted overjoyed enthralled captivated enchanted spellbound mesmerized

    Meaning of Glorious

    The primary meaning of the word "Glorious" is having or deserving glory, praise, or honor, and being resplendent or magnificent.

    Definitions

    • Having or deserving glory, praise, or honor
    • Resplendent or magnificent, especially in a way that is impressive or attractive
    • Relating to or characterized by great beauty, splendor, or magnificence

    Etymology of Glorious

    The word "Glorious" originates from the Old French word "glorieux", which is derived from the Latin word "gloriosus", meaning "full of glory" or "boastful"
    The Latin word "gloriosus" is derived from "gloria", which means "glory", "fame", or "renown"
    The word "Glorious" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is worthy of praise, honor, or admiration

    Example Uses

    • The fireworks display was glorious, filling the night sky with colorful patterns and shapes
    • The singer's voice was glorious, soaring to heights that gave the audience chills
    • The sunny day was glorious, perfect for a picnic in the park
    • The team's victory was glorious, marking the end of a long and challenging season

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    miserable wretched dismal gloomy depressing sad unhappy sorrowful mournful lamentable pitiful pathetic abysmal appalling atrocious heinous odious repulsive repugnant disgusting distasteful unappealing unattractive unpleasant disagreeable dreadful frightful ghastly gruesome hideous horrific infamous inglorious notorious shameful shocking terrible vile woeful abhorrent detestable despicable infamous loathsome

    Related Nouns

    glory praise honor fame renown splendor magnificence beauty attractiveness impressiveness majesty grandeur sublimity excellence triumph victory excellence distinction prestige reputation dignity nobility pride joy ecstasy euphoria rapture jubilation elation delight thrill enchantment captivation mesmerization

    Related Verbs

    glorify praise honor admire respect venerate exalt elevate dignify ennoble beautify attract impress mesmerize captivate enchant delight thrill exhilarate electrify inspire uplift edify inspire motivate stimulate invigorate

    Related Adjectives

    glorious magnificent resplendent majestic grand sublime impressive awe-inspiring stunning breathtaking beautiful lovely gorgeous attractive striking dazzling brilliant radiant luminous shining beaming triumphant victorious excellent exceptional outstanding remarkable notable celebrated famous renowned illustrious honored esteemed revered admired respected venerated exalted elevated noble dignified proud halcyon euphoric ecstatic rapturous jubilant elated thrilled delighted overjoyed enthralled captivated enchanted spellbound mesmerized