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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Glorious \Glo"ri*ous\, adjective [OF. glorios, glorious, F. glorieux, fr. L. gloriosus. See {Glory}, noun]
1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.
These are thy glorious works, Parent of good ! --Milton.
2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious. [Obs.]
Most miserable Is the desire that's glorious. --Shak.
3. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. [Colloq.]
kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious, O'er all the ills of life victorious. --Burns.
During his office treason was no crime, The sons of Belial had a glorious time. --Dryden.
Syn: Eniment; noble; excellent; renowned; illustrious; celebrated; magnificent; grand; splendid. -- {Glo"ri*ous*ly}, adverb -- {Glo"ri*ous*ness}, noun --Udall.
Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously. --Ex. xv. 21.
I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation. --B. Jonson.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
gloriously
adverb
1: with glory or in a glorious manner; "where others had failed he had gloriously succeeded"
2: blessedly or wonderfully; "how gloriously happy she had been during those few fleeting moments of time"
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