/ˈɡlɔːri/
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Translation
Great honour and praise that someone wins by doing something wonderful.
Word origin
From Old French glorie, from Latin gloria, meaning fame and honour.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gloria
- English cognates
- glorious
Grammar
Gender
Pluralglories
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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