glory

glory
glo•ry
[[t]ˈglɔr i, ˈgloʊr i[/t]] n. pl. -ries,
1) very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown
2) something that is a source of honor, fame, or admiration; an object of pride:
one of the glories of English poetry[/ex]
3) adoring praise or worshipful thanksgiving
4) resplendent beauty or magnificence:
the glory of autumn[/ex]
5) a state of great splendor or prosperity
6) a state of absolute happiness, gratification, etc.:
to be in one's glory[/ex]
7) the splendor and bliss of heaven; heaven
8) to exult with triumph; rejoice proudly (usu. fol. by in):
Their parents gloried in their success[/ex]
9) Obs. to boast
10) Also, glo′ry be′. Glory be to God (used to express surprise, elation, etc.)
Etymology: 1300–50; ME < OF glorie < L glōria

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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