Meaning
Great honour and praise that someone wins by doing something wonderful.
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Word origin
From Old French glorie, from Latin gloria, meaning fame and honour.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gloria
- English cognates
- glorious
Grammar
Examples
winning .
Glory is the honour and fame that comes with a great win.
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"A moment of glory" is a short time when everyone praises you.
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Here glory means great beauty and splendour.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 6: glory, exhale, habit and 7 more words.