Something attributive that is pleasing to the senses
Plural for high renown or honor attained through notable achievements
“Such triumphs bring great honor and glory to one's family, friends and community.”
Plural for magnificence or great beauty
“A great Chinese traveler visited this place and wrote of its glory and beauty.”
Plural for praise, worship, and thanksgiving offered to a deity or person of rank
“They began to dance and sing, giving glory to their king.”
Plural for a source of pride to someone or a group
“Rigdon declared that Zion would soon become the glory of the whole earth.”
Plural for a circle of light shown above the head of a person to represent their holiness
“He will rise again, encircled in celestial glory.”
Plural for a thing that is beautiful, impressive, or worthy of praise
“These multiply the rays of the rising and setting sun and produce a glory that must be seen to be understood.”
To take great pleasure in (something)
“Yet I'm feeling sad for all those who cannot glory in the beauty of Spring because their hearts are filled with despair.”
To take great pride in (something)
“He wants to let Ctesippus publicly win the argument, glory in his victory, and so overcome his antagonism to the sophists.”
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