glory
word
/ˈɡɫɔɹi/
GLOR-ee
/ɡlˈɔːɹi/
GLAW-ree
Definition
Great honor, praise, and admiration that someone or something receives, often because of an important achievement. It can also describe great beauty or magnificence.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, literary, religious, or historical contexts more than in everyday speech. Common patterns include 'win glory', 'bring glory to', and 'in all its glory'. It suggests admiration on a grand scale, stronger than ordinary 'praise' or 'honor'.
Spanish: gloriaPortuguese (BR): glóriaPortuguese (PT): glóriaChinese (Simplified): 荣耀 - 光荣Chinese (Traditional): 榮耀 - 光榮Hindi: महिमा - गौरवArabic: مجد - عظمةBengali: গৌরব - মহিমাRussian: слава - великолепиеJapanese: 栄光 - 輝きVietnamese: vinh quang - vẻ huy hoàngKorean: 영광 - 영예Turkish: şan - ihtişamUrdu: عظمت - جلالIndonesian: kejayaan - kemegahan
Example Sentences
We saw the mountains in all their glory.
basic
The soldier fought for glory and honor.
basic
She dreamed of winning glory one day.
basic
He wants the glory, but he doesn't want the hard work.
natural
The team brought glory to their hometown.
natural
For a moment, the old theater was back in its former glory.
natural