glorious

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glo|ri|ous /gl'ɔːriəs/
1 [ADJ]
Something that is glorious is very beautiful and impressive.
She had missed the glorious blooms of the Mediterranean spring.
...a glorious Edwardian opera house.
= magnificent
● gloriously [ADV] usu ADV adj
...gloriously embroidered costumes.
2 [ADJ]
If you describe something as glorious, you are emphasizing that it is wonderful and it makes you feel very happy.
The win revived glorious memories of his championship-winning days...
We opened the windows and let in the glorious evening air.
= wonderful
● gloriously [ADV]
...her gloriously happy love life.
3 [ADJ]
A glorious career, victory, or occasion involves great fame or success.
Harrison had a glorious career spanning more than six decades...
● gloriously [ADV] usu ADV adj
But the mission was successful, gloriously successful.
4 [ADJ]
Glorious weather is hot and sunny.
I got dressed and emerged into glorious sunshine...
The sun was out again, and it was a glorious day.
● gloriously [ADV] ADV adj
For a change, it was a gloriously sunny day.

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