glorious

a. புகழ்பெற்ற, மேன்மை பொருந்திய, கீர்த்தி வாய்ந்த, மிகுபுகழ் தருகிற, மதிப்பு வாய்ந்த, சிறந்த, பெருந்தக்க, பேருவப்புத் தருகிற.

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Glo"ri*ous, a. Etym: [OF. glorios, glorious, F. glorieux, fr. L. gloriosus. See Glory, n.] 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, adv. -- Glo"ri*ous*ness, n. 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.