GLORIOUS

adj. 1 illustrious, famed, famous, renowned, celebrated, distinguished, honoured, eminent, excellent England may be proud of her glorious literary heritage 2 outstanding, splendid, magnificent, marvellous, wonderful, spectacular, fabulous, dazzling They announced another glorious victory over enemy forces 3 enjoyable, delightful, fine, great, excellent, pleasurable, superb, Colloq heavenly We had a glorious holiday in the Greek islands 4 beautiful, splendid, brilliant, gorgeous, resplendent, admirable, superior, excellent, estimable The walls are covered with frescos in glorious colour