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