Gloried: meaning, definitions and examples

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gloried

 

[ ˈɡlɔːr.id ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Gloried is the past tense of the verb 'glory', which means to take great pride or delight in something. It is often used in contexts where individuals express their admiration or joy about an achievement or situation. When someone gloried in something, they reveled in the honor or success associated with it. It can also imply a sense of celebration or exaltation of events or accomplishments.

Synonyms

celebrated, delighted, rejoiced

Examples of usage

  • She gloried in her victory at the championship.
  • He gloried in the applause from the audience.
  • They gloried in their heritage during the festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "gloried" in other languages:

🇵🇹 glorificado

🇮🇳 महिमामंडित

🇩🇪 verherrlicht

🇮🇩 dipuja

🇺🇦 прославлений

🇵🇱 chwalony

🇯🇵 栄光を称えられた

🇫🇷 glorifié

🇪🇸 glorificado

🇹🇷 yüceltilmiş

🇰🇷 영광스러운

🇸🇦 مُمَجَّد

🇨🇿 oslavovaný

🇸🇰 oslavovaný

🇨🇳 荣耀的

🇸🇮 slavljen

🇮🇸 dýrkaður

🇰🇿 даңқталған

🇬🇪 დიდებული

🇦🇿 şərəfləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 glorificado

Word origin

The word 'gloried' derives from the Middle English term 'glorie', which has its roots in the Latin 'gloria', meaning 'glory' or 'fame'. The Latin term is related to the verb 'glorificare', which translates to 'to glorify'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass not just fame but also the joy and pride associated with achievements. In English, the use of 'glory' and its variations has been recorded since the 14th century, indicating a long-standing heritage of celebrating successes and virtues, both in personal contexts and in religious or cultural expressions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,628, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.