Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɔriə/

Definitions of gloria

noun a gloria in excelsis Deo

Example Sentences

A1 Gloria is a popular name for girls in Spanish-speaking countries.

A2 The church choir sang 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' during the Christmas service.

B1 Gloria's painting was displayed in the art gallery for all to admire.

B2 The actress won critical acclaim for her portrayal of Gloria in the movie.

C1 Gloria's philanthropic efforts have made a significant impact on the community.

C2 Gloria's expertise in the field of astrophysics is unparalleled.

Examples of gloria in a Sentence

formal Gloria is a traditional hymn of praise in Christian worship.

informal I heard Gloria is your favorite song to sing at church.

slang Hey Gloria, wanna grab some coffee later?

figurative The successful completion of the project brought Gloria to the team members.

Grammatical Forms of gloria

past tense

glorified

plural

glorias

comparative

more gloria

superlative

most gloria

present tense

glories

future tense

will glorify

perfect tense

has glorified

continuous tense

is glorifying

singular

gloria

positive degree

gloria

infinitive

to glorify

gerund

glorifying

participle

glorified

Origin and Evolution of gloria

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'gloria' originated from Latin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin Christian liturgy to mean 'glory' or 'praise', the word 'gloria' has evolved to be commonly used in religious contexts to express adoration and worship.