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- pronunciation:
- glo
ri
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
glories |
definition 1: |
great honor, praise, or fame.
Beowulf earned glory after slaying a monster.- synonyms:
- fame, honor
- antonyms:
- shame
- similar words:
- celebrity, distinction, esteem, laurel, praise, prestige
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definition 2: |
great beauty.
I still remember the glory of the view from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.- synonyms:
- magnificence
- antonyms:
- modesty
- similar words:
- beauty, majesty, wonder
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definition 3: |
a thing that is worthy of praise.
The glory of the city was its medieval city hall.- synonyms:
- honor
- similar words:
- gem, jewel, pride and joy, treasure
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related words: |
credit, pomp, worship |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
glories, glorying, gloried |
definition: |
to be filled with joy and a sense of pride.
The coach gloried in the team's success.- similar words:
- delight, rejoice, triumph
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derivation: |
gloryingly (adv.) |
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