glorious

adj

Etymology: From Middle English glorious, from Anglo-Norman glorius and Old French glorïos, from Latin glōriōsus. Displaced native Middle English wulderful, from Old English wuldorfull (“glorious”), among other terms. Equivalent to glory + -ous.

1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.

   “glorious deeds”

   “Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, / The spirit-stirring drum, th’ ear-piercing fife, / The royal banner, and all quality, / Pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war!”

2. Excellent, wonderful; delightful.

   “These are thy glorious works, Parent of good.”

   “Borini missed another glorious opportunity to give his side the lead after brilliant set-up play by Sterling, but with only the exposed keeper to beat, he struck the post.”

3. Bright or shining;

   “And this fell tempest shall not cease to rage / Until the golden circuit on my head, / Like to the glorious sun’s transparent beams, / Do calm the fury of this mad-bred flaw.”

4. Eager for glory or distinction

   “[...] but most miserable / Is the desire that’s glorious: blest be those, / How mean soe’er, that have their honest wills, / Which seasons comfort. […]”

5. Excessively proud or boastful.

   “Make heauen to frowne and euery fixed ſtarre To ſucke vp poiſon from the Mooriſh Fens, And poure it in this glorious Tyrants throat.”

6. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink.

   “During his Office, Treaſon vvas no Crime. / The Sons of Belial had a Glorious Time: / For Shimei, though not prodigal of pelf, / Yet lov'd his vvicked Neighbour as himſelf.”

   “Kings may be bleſt, but Tam was glorious, / O'er a' the ills o' life victorious!”