C1noun 2K

Glory

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɡlɔːri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɡlɔːri/"]/

Meaning of Glory

great success that brings somebody praise and honour and makes them famous

In simple words: Great honor, praise, or fame.

Glory in a sentence

• The soldier returned home to great glory after the victorious battle.
• She sought glory in her career as an Olympic athlete.
• The sunset over the mountains was a glory to behold.
• The cathedral is renowned for its architectural glory.
• In many religions, glory is often associated with divine presence and honor.
• The glory days of the ancient empire are still remembered.
• The athlete basked in the glory of her world record.

How to use Glory

Use 'glory' to describe someone's achievements or moments of great success. It can be positive but might sound over-the-top in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'glory' as shining brightly like a golden trophy.

Related words

Collocations with Glory

• personal
• reflected
• greater
• cover yourself in
• cover yourself with
• get
• days
• for the glory of
• to the glory of
• a blaze of glory
• somebody’s moment of glory
• full
• crowning
• in all her, his, etc. glory
• restore something to its former glory

Synonyms for Glory

• fame
• honor
• renown
• celebrity

Opposites of Glory

• shame
• disgrace

Common mistakes with Glory

• Confused with 'glorify' — one is a noun, the other a verb.
• Omitting it when discussing achievements — it's often important to include.
• Using 'glory' in a negative context can sound awkward.

Frequently asked questions about Glory

What does Glory mean?

Great honor, praise, or fame.

What is the definition of Glory?

great success that brings somebody praise and honour and makes them famous

How do you use Glory in a sentence?

The soldier returned home to great glory after the victorious battle.

Can you give another example of Glory?

She sought glory in her career as an Olympic athlete.

What are synonyms for Glory?

Common alternatives include fame, honor, renown, celebrity.

What is the opposite of Glory?

Opposite meanings include shame, disgrace.

What words go with Glory?

It commonly pairs with personal, reflected, greater, cover yourself in, cover yourself with, get, days, for the glory of, to the glory of, a blaze of glory, somebody’s moment of glory, full, crowning, in all her, his, etc. glory, restore something to its former glory.

What are common mistakes when using Glory?

Confused with 'glorify' — one is a noun, the other a verb. Omitting it when discussing achievements — it's often important to include. Using 'glory' in a negative context can sound awkward.

How do you pronounce Glory?

US: /["/ˈɡlɔːri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡlɔːri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Glory?

Use 'glory' to describe someone's achievements or moments of great success. It can be positive but might sound over-the-top in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Glory?

"Glory" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.