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glory

 

[ หˆษกlษ”หri ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

Glory refers to the honor and admiration received for achieving great success or victory.

Synonyms

fame, prestige, renown

Examples of usage

  • The athlete basked in the glory of winning the championship.
  • The team pursued glory by striving for excellence in every match.
Context #2 | Noun

in religious context

Glory is often used to describe the magnificence and splendor associated with deities or divine beings.

Synonyms

celestial radiance, divine majesty

Examples of usage

  • The cathedral's architecture was a manifestation of the glory of God.
  • The scriptures speak of the glory of heaven and the angels.
Context #3 | Verb

old-fashioned usage

To glory means to take great pride or pleasure in something.

Synonyms

delight, rejoice

Examples of usage

  • She gloried in the beauty of the sunset.
  • He gloried in his team's victory.

Translations

Translations of the word "glory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น glรณria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคฟเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ruhm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemuliaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะฐะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chwaล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ „ๅ…‰ (ใˆใ„ใ“ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gloire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gloria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๊ด‘ (yeong-gwang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slรกva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slรกva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ่€€ (rรณngyร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝrรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐาฃา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรถhrษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gloria

Etymology

The word 'glory' has its roots in Middle English and Old French, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'gloria'. Throughout history, 'glory' has been associated with honor, fame, and divine splendor. It has been used in various contexts, including sports, religion, and literature, to convey the idea of magnificence and admiration. The concept of glory has been a central theme in human culture, symbolizing achievement, excellence, and the divine.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,035, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.