INGLORIOUS


Meaning of INGLORIOUS in English

(ˈ)in, ən+ adjective

Etymology: Latin inglorius, from in- in- (I) + -glorius (from gloria glory) — more at glory

1. : not glorious : not bringing honor or glory : not accompanied with fame or honor

some mute inglorious Milton here may rest — Thomas Gray

2. : shameful , ignominious

inglorious defeat

• in·gloriously “+ adverb

• in·gloriousness “+ noun

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