glory

glo-ry · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    High renown or honor won by notable achievements; fame.

  2. 2.

    To take great pride or pleasure in something (usually followed by "in").

  3. 3.

    Magnificence or great beauty.

  4. 4.

    Praise, worship, or thanksgiving offered to God.

Forms

plural: glories

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    glory days — a past period of great success or happiness
  • •
    in one's glory — in a state of great happiness or satisfaction
  • •
    go to glory — to die (euphemistic)
  • •
    glory be — an exclamation of surprise or amazement

Related words

Antonyms: disgrace, obscurity, shame
See also: fame, glorious, honor
Synonyms: fame, honor, magnificence, splendor

Etymology

From Latin gloria ("glory, fame, renown"), via Old French glorie. Entered English in the 13th century.