Glorious | Definition of glorious by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of GLORIOUS

1

a : possessing or deserving glory : illustrious

b : entitling one to glory <a glorious victory>

2

: marked by great beauty or splendor : magnificent <a glorious sunset>

3

: delightful, wonderful <had a glorious weekend>

— glo·ri·ous·ly adverb

— glo·ri·ous·ness noun

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Origin of GLORIOUS

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French glorios, from Latin gloriosus glorious, vainglorious, from gloria

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to GLORIOUS

Synonyms: august, baronial, epic, gallant, grand, grandiose, heroic (also heroical), Homeric, imperial, imposing, magnific, magnificent, majestic, massive, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately

Antonyms: humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive

Synonym Discussion of GLORIOUS

splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive. splendid implies outshining the usual or customary <the wedding was a splendid occasion>. resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor <resplendent in her jewelry>. gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color <a gorgeous red dress>. glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction <a glorious sunset>. sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension <a vision of sublime beauty>. superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree <her singing was superb>.