glorious

English

/ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/, /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/

adj
Definitions
  • Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
  • Excellent, wonderful
  • Bright or shining;
  • (obsolete) Eager for glory or distinction
  • (archaic) Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English glorious derived from glorius derived from Old French glorïos derived from Latin glōriōsus (glorious) suffix from English glory.

Origin

English

glory

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