GLORIOUS


Meaning of GLORIOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ glɔ:riəs ]

1.

Something that is glorious is very beautiful and impressive.

She had missed the glorious blooms of the Mediterranean spring.

...a glorious Edwardian opera house.

= magnificent

ADJ

• glo‧ri‧ous‧ly

...gloriously embroidered costumes.

ADV : usu ADV adj

2.

If you describe something as glorious , you are emphasizing that it is wonderful and it makes you feel very happy.

The win revived glorious memories of his championship-winning days...

We opened the windows and let in the glorious evening air.

= wonderful

ADJ [ emphasis ]

• glo‧ri‧ous‧ly

...her gloriously happy love life.

ADV

3.

A glorious career, victory, or occasion involves great fame or success.

Harrison had a glorious career spanning more than six decades...

ADJ

• glo‧ri‧ous‧ly

But the mission was successful, gloriously successful.

ADV : usu ADV adj

4.

Glorious weather is hot and sunny.

I got dressed and emerged into glorious sunshine...

The sun was out again, and it was a glorious day.

ADJ

• glo‧ri‧ous‧ly

For a change, it was a gloriously sunny day.

ADV : ADV adj

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне.