glorious
word
/ˈɡɫɔɹiəs/
GLAW-ree-uhs
/ɡlˈɔːɹɪəs/
GLAW-ree-uhs
Definition
Something glorious is extremely beautiful, wonderful, or impressive. It can also describe a moment of great success, joy, or honor.
Usage & Nuances
Often stronger and more expressive than 'beautiful' or 'good'. Common with nouns like 'victory', 'day', 'sunset', and 'freedom'. It can sound literary or enthusiastic in daily speech, especially in phrases like 'a glorious day'.
Spanish: glorioso - magníficoPortuguese (BR): glorioso - magníficoPortuguese (PT): glorioso - magníficoChinese (Simplified): 辉煌的 - 壮丽的 - 美妙的Chinese (Traditional): 輝煌的 - 壯麗的 - 美妙的Hindi: शानदार - गौरवशाली - भव्यArabic: مجيد - رائع - عظيمBengali: গৌরবময় - অত্যন্ত সুন্দর - মহিমান্বিতRussian: великолепный - славный - блистательныйJapanese: 壮麗な - 栄光あるVietnamese: huy hoàng - rực rỡ - tuyệt vờiKorean: 영광스러운 - 눈부신 - 장엄한Turkish: muhteşem - görkemli - şanlıUrdu: شاندار - عظیم الشان - عالی شانIndonesian: mulia - indah - gemilang
Example Sentences
We had a glorious view of the mountains.
basic
It was a glorious summer day.
basic
The team won a glorious victory.
basic
After weeks of rain, the sunshine felt absolutely glorious.
natural
She stood at the top of the hill, enjoying the glorious sunset.
natural
It would be glorious to spend a whole day doing nothing.
natural