Glory | Mean of glory in English Dictionary
/ˈglori/
- Noun
- public praise, honor, and fame
- As a young soldier he dreamed of winning military glory.
- He now has only a few trophies to remind him of the glory of his athletic career.
- He claimed that everything he did was done for the greater glory of his country. [=was done to bring honor to his country]
- Neither candidate has exactly covered himself in/with glory [=neither candidate has been very successful or impressive] during this campaign.
- They are basking in the glory of their success. [=they are enjoying the attention that has been given to them because of their success]
- praise of a god or goddess
- Let us give glory to God.
- Glory be to God.
- something that brings praise or fame to someone or something
- The glory of the town is its fountain.
- an art exhibit showing off the glories of ancient civilizations
- He intends this movie to be the crowning glory [=the final, most successful part or achievement] of his career as a filmmaker.
- a state of great happiness or satisfaction
- When she's on stage, she's in her glory. [=she is at her best; she is most happy]
- a state of great success or beauty
- The new owners are trying to restore the company/building to its former glory.
- The beautiful art reminds us of the glory of the empire.
- The autumn leaves are in their glory now. [=they are at their most beautiful stage now]
- He was there in all his glory. [=he was there looking very well or impressive]
- a time in the past that is remembered for great success or happiness
- The team's glory days are long gone.
- His glory years as an actor are now far behind him.
- to die
- remembering those who have gone to their glory
- Verb
- to feel or show great joy or pleasure because of (something)
- They gloried in their country's success.
Những từ liên quan với GLORY
majesty, immortality, celebrity, brilliance, grandeur, prestige, eminence, dignity, kudos, renown, luster, honor, reputation