Added 9 October 2026
glorious
/ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adjective
In Latin: gloriosus Wiktionary
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Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
glorious deeds
- Excellent, wonderful; delightful.
- Bright or shining.
Origin
From Middle English glorious, from Anglo-Norman glorius and Old French glorïos, from Latin glōriōsus. Displaced native Middle English wulderful, from Old English wuldorfull (“glorious”), among other terms. Equivalent to glory + -ous.
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