Glorious

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɔːriəs/

Definitions of glorious

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'glorious' describes something that is full of glory or magnificent.

Example Sentences

A1 The weather was glorious on our picnic.

A2 We had a glorious time at the beach.

B1 The view from the top of the mountain was truly glorious.

B2 The orchestra played a glorious symphony that moved the audience to tears.

C1 The sunset over the ocean was a truly glorious sight to behold.

C2 The cathedral's stained glass windows cast a glorious rainbow of colors onto the floor.

Examples of glorious in a Sentence

formal The ceremony was a celebration of the glorious achievements of the students.

informal The sunset was absolutely glorious last night.

slang That party was lit, it was a glorious time.

figurative His words painted a glorious picture of what the future could hold.

Grammatical Forms of glorious

• past tense: glorified
• plural: glorious
• comparative: more glorious
• superlative: most glorious
• present tense: glorifies
• future tense: will be glorious
• perfect tense: has glorified
• continuous tense: is glorifying
• singular: glorious
• positive degree: glorious
• infinitive: to glorify
• gerund: glorifying
• participle: glorified

Origin and Evolution of glorious

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'glorious' originated from the Latin word 'gloriosus' meaning full of glory or honor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'glorious' has retained its meaning of being magnificent, splendid, or exalted, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is impressive or praiseworthy.