/ ˈglɔːriəs; NAmE / adjective
1.
( formal ) deserving or bringing great fame and success :
a glorious victory
a glorious chapter in our country's history
—compare inglorious
2.
( formal ) very beautiful and impressive
SYN splendid :
a glorious sunset
3.
extremely enjoyable
SYN wonderful :
a glorious trip to Rome
4.
( of weather ) hot, with the sun shining :
They had three weeks of glorious sunshine.
► glori·ous·ly adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French glorieus , from Latin gloriosus , from gloria glory.