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Definition of: glorious
(glôr′ē·əs, glō′rē-) adjective
1. Full of glory; of exalted honor, dignity, or majesty.
2. Extremely delightful; splendid: a glorious time.
3. Obs. Resplendent.
4. Eager for glory or distinction; vainglorious. See synonyms under BRIGHT, ILLUSTRIOUS. [<L gloriosus <gloria glory]
—glo′ri·ous·ly adverb
—glo′ri·ous·ness noun
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