GLORIOUS


Meaning of GLORIOUS in English

1.

Something that is ~ is very beautiful and impressive.

She had missed the ~ blooms of the Mediterranean spring.

...a ~ Edwardian opera house.

= magnificent

ADJ

~ly

...~ly embroidered costumes.

ADV: usu ADV adj

2.

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

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

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

= wonderful

ADJ emphasis

~ly

...her ~ly happy love life.

ADV

3.

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

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

ADJ

~ly

But the mission was successful, ~ly successful.

ADV: usu ADV adj

4.

Glorious weather is hot and sunny.

I got dressed and emerged into ~ sunshine...

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

ADJ

~ly

For a change, it was a ~ly sunny day.

ADV: ADV adj

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