glory (Meaning)

Wordnet

glory (n)

a state of high honor

brilliant radiant beauty

an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

Wordnet

glory (v)

rejoice proudly

Webster

glory (n.)

Praise, honor, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; honorable fame; renown.

That quality in a person or thing which secures general praise or honor; that which brings or gives renown; an object of pride or boast; the occasion of praise; excellency; brilliancy; splendor.

Pride; boastfulness; arrogance.

The presence of the Divine Being; the manifestations of the divine nature and favor to the blessed in heaven; celestial honor; heaven.

An emanation of light supposed to proceed from beings of peculiar sanctity. It is represented in art by rays of gold, or the like, proceeding from the head or body, or by a disk, or a mere line.

To exult with joy; to rejoice.

To boast; to be proud.

glory Sentence Examples

  1. The soldiers basked in the glory of their hard-fought victory.
  2. The artist's masterpiece brought him immeasurable glory and recognition.
  3. The athlete's Olympic triumph filled him with an overwhelming sense of glory.
  4. The scientist's groundbreaking discovery earned him international glory and accolades.
  5. The nation celebrated its independence anniversary with fireworks and a parade, reveling in its glory.
  6. The ancient ruins stood as a testament to the bygone glory of a once-mighty empire.
  7. The poet's words ignited a fire of passion, inspiring a new era of glory for his people.
  8. The actor's performance was so captivating that it brought tears to the audience's eyes, leaving him with enduring glory.
  9. The explorer's quest for the legendary lost city brought him close to glory but ultimately ended in disappointment.
  10. The child's laughter and innocent spirit brought joy and a sense of glory to the dreary day.

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The soldiers basked in the glory of their hard-fought victory.

The artist's masterpiece brought him immeasurable glory and recognition.

The athlete's Olympic triumph filled him with an overwhelming sense of glory.

The scientist's groundbreaking discovery earned him international glory and accolades.