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glory

UK
/ˈɡlɔː.ri/
US
/ˈɡlɔːr.i/

Translations

glorynoun
glories
pl
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the gold medal.
L'athlète se prélassait dans la gloire d'avoir remporté la médaille d'or.
The glory of the sunset left everyone in awe.
La splendeur du coucher de soleil a laissé tout le monde en admiration.
Additional translations
haloTerme d'optique et de météorologie.
Synonyms
fame
renown
honor
prestige
splendor
majesty
brilliance
radiance
excellence
greatness
Antonyms
shame
disgrace
humiliation
gloryverb
gloried
Past Simple
gloried
Past Participle
glorying
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡlɔː.ri/
US
/ˈɡlɔːr.i/
se glorifier deConstruction pronominale suivie de « de ».
He gloried in his team's victory, celebrating with enthusiasm.
Il se glorifiait de la victoire de son équipe, qu'il célébrait avec enthousiasme.
Additional translations
se réjouir dePlus naturel quand l'idée principale est le plaisir ou la satisfaction éprouvés.
Synonyms
exult
boast
revel
take pride (in)
pride oneself (on/in)
vaunt
crow
bask (in)
triumph
celebrate
gloryadjective
UK
/ˈɡlɔː.ri/
US
/ˈɡlɔːr.i/
Used attributively (before a noun) to denote something associated with glory; not gradable.
glorieuxS'emploie surtout pour qualifier une époque, une victoire ou un souvenir marqués par la gloire.
Those were the glory days of rock and roll.
C'étaient les jours glorieux du rock'n'roll.
gloryinterjection
Informal exclamation expressing surprise, delight, or emphasis (chiefly US).
Additional translations
Gloire !Interjection emphatique, souvent avec une nuance religieuse ou exaltée.
Synonyms
Hallelujah!
Hurrah!
Hooray!
Bravo!
Glory be!
Praise the Lord!
Blessed be!
Amen!

Definitions

glorynoun
High renown or honor won by notable achievements.
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the gold medal.
Magnificence or great beauty.
The glory of the sunset left everyone in awe.
A state of great splendor, magnificence, or prosperity.
The empire was at the height of its glory during the reign of the famous king.
A ring or circle of light seen around the sun or moon, especially in a halo.
A glory appeared around the moon, creating a mystical sight in the night sky.
Praise, worship, or thanksgiving offered to a deity, especially the Christian God.
The choir sang in glory to God during the service.
A distinguished honor, achievement, or object that brings great admiration and pride.
The bridge is considered the city's greatest glory.
gloryverb
To take great pride or pleasure in something.
He gloried in his team's victory, celebrating with enthusiasm.
gloryadjective
Attributive: Relating to or characterized by glory, fame, or great beauty.
Those were the glory days of rock and roll.
gloryinterjection
An exclamation of surprise, delight, or emphasis.
Glory! That was a close call.
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