glory (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɔːri/

Definition

Great honor, praise, or admiration won or received as a result of distinguished achievements.

Examples

• She achieved glory on the international stage.

• The team celebrated their hard-won glory.

• He sought glory through acts of bravery.

How to Use glory

in glory (prepositional phrase)

In a state of great honor, beauty, or magnificence. — "The queen entered the hall in all her glory."

glory in something (prepositional phrase)

To take great pleasure or pride in something. — "He liked to glory in his successes."

Synonyms of glory

Words with a similar meaning to glory:

• fame
• honor
• renown
• splendor
• eminence

Antonyms of glory

Words with the opposite meaning to glory:

• shame
• disgrace

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