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Meaning of glory
The primary meaning of the word "glory" is a state of great praise or honor.
Etymology of glory
The word "glory" comes from Old French "glorie", from Latin "gloria", which is derived from "gloriosus", meaning "renowned" or "famous"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the praise or honor given to a person, a deity, or a noble achievement
Synonyms
praise
honor
fame
renown
prestige
dignity
majesty
splendor
magnificence
grandeur
brilliance
excellence
distinction
eminence
superiority
pride
triumph
victory
success
accomplishment
achievement
laurels
kudos
accolades
recognition
admiration
adoration
reverence
veneration
worship
idolization
exaltation
glorification
deification
canonization
beatification
sanctification
apotheosis
Definitions
- A state of great praise or honor
- * High renown or honor won by great achievements
- * Something that is a source of great pride or satisfaction
- * The splendor and beauty of heaven or a divine being
Usage Examples
- The team basked in the glory of their championship win
- * The city's historic architecture is a glory to behold
- * She felt a sense of glory and pride after completing her first marathon
Antonyms
shame
disgrace
ignominy
infamy
dishonor
humiliation
embarrassment
mortification
abasement
degradation
debasement
ignobility
obscurity
anonymity
oblivion
condemnation
censure
criticism
disrepute
ill repute
notoriety
disfavor
unpopularity
dislike
discontent