B2adjectivenaturehistory
US/ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/
UK/ˈɡlɔː.ri.əs/
very beautiful or wonderful; deserving great praise and honor
In context
We woke up to a glorious sunny morning at the beach.
The team enjoyed a glorious victory in the final match.
The palace is a glorious example of old royal architecture.
Words that go with glorious
adjective + noun
- glorious weatherWe had glorious weather for the whole trip.
- glorious sunshineGlorious sunshine filled the garden.
- glorious victoryThe glorious victory was celebrated for days.
- glorious pastThe city is proud of its glorious past.
- glorious dayIt was a glorious day for a picnic.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely gloriousThe view from the top was absolutely glorious.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The weather was gloriously.Correct: The weather was glorious.