Cool MateMeaning of Glorious
deserving or bringing great success and making somebody/something famous
In simple words: Very beautiful or wonderful.
Glorious in a sentence
- We congratulate you on this glorious victory.
- This is a glorious chapter in our country's history.
- The film looks back at Spain’s glorious past.
- We sat on the beach and gazed at the glorious sunset.
- Both her daughters have glorious red hair.
- From the bedrooms there are glorious views of the coast.
- He watched the glorious hair cascade around her.
- the glorious reds and browns of autumn
- They had three weeks of glorious sunshine.
- a glorious trip to Rome
How to use Glorious
Use 'glorious' to describe something that is impressively beautiful or pleasing. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but leans towards more positive or formal descriptions.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'glory' — something so bright it shines like a star!
Related words
Collocations with Glorious
- glorious sunshine
- glorious victory
- glorious moment
- glorious day
- glorious beauty
Common mistakes with Glorious
- Confused with 'glory' which is a noun.
- Using it in negative contexts, like 'glorious failure'.
- Overusing in casual conversation where simpler words like 'great' or 'nice' are more suitable.
Glorious appears in
Glorious in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مُشرق, رائع
جميل جدًا أو رائع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মহিমান্বিত
খুব সুন্দর বা চমৎকার।
- GermanDeutsch
Glorreich, Herrlich
Sehr schön oder wunderbar.
- SpanishEspañol
Glorioso
Muy bonito o maravilloso.
- Persianفارسی
شکوهمند
بسیار زیبا یا شگفتانگیز.
- FrenchFrançais
Glorieux
Très beau ou merveilleux.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शानदार
बहुत सुंदर या अद्भुत।
- ItalianItaliano
Glorioso
Molto bello o meraviglioso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Glorioso
Muito bonito ou maravilhoso.
- RussianРусский
Славный, великолепный
Очень красивый или замечательный.
- Urduاردو
شاندار، شاندار
بہت خوبصورت یا شاندار۔
- Chinese中文
光荣的, 辉煌的
非常美丽或极好的。
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Frequently asked questions about Glorious
What does Glorious mean?
Very beautiful or wonderful.
What is the definition of Glorious?
deserving or bringing great success and making somebody/something famous
How do you use Glorious in a sentence?
We congratulate you on this glorious victory.
Can you give another example of Glorious?
This is a glorious chapter in our country's history.
What are synonyms for Glorious?
Common alternatives include splendid, wonderful.
What is the opposite of Glorious?
Opposite meanings include dismal, ordinary, tragic.
What words go with Glorious?
It commonly pairs with glorious sunshine, glorious victory, glorious moment, glorious day, glorious beauty.
What are common mistakes when using Glorious?
Confused with 'glory' which is a noun. Using it in negative contexts, like 'glorious failure'. Overusing in casual conversation where simpler words like 'great' or 'nice' are more suitable.
How do you pronounce Glorious?
US: /["/ˈɡlɔːriəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡlɔːriəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Glorious?
Use 'glorious' to describe something that is impressively beautiful or pleasing. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but leans towards more positive or formal descriptions.
What CEFR level is Glorious?
"Glorious" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.