glorious
/ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/adjective
Deserving great praise and honor; wonderful or magnificent.
Example sentences
- “The team celebrated a glorious victory in the final match.”
- “The city remembers its glorious past with a grand parade each year.”
British English loves it for weather: 'a glorious afternoon'. Also used ironically, as in 'a glorious mess', where the grandeur is the joke.
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Related words
resplendentStrikingly beautiful and impressive, often because of rich colours or shine.sublimeSo excellent or beautiful that it inspires awe.gleefulFull of open, excited delight, often at a victory or someone else's misfortune.gracefulMoving in a smooth, elegant, and attractive way.graciousPolite, kind, and pleasant toward others.gentleKind, calm, and soft in manner; not rough, harsh, or strong. 