Origin: Latin suffix -ous
Glorious has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
having or deserving or conferring glory
"a long and glorious career"
"our glorious literature"
characterized by grandeur
"the brilliant court life at Versailles"
"a glorious work of art"
"magnificent cathedrals"
"the splendid coronation ceremony"
having great beauty and splendor
"a glorious spring morning"
"a glorious sunset"
"splendid costumes"
"a kind of splendiferous native simplicity"
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
"The glorious victory earned by the team through their relentless effort brought pride to the entire city."
In plain English: Glorious means something is amazing and wonderful to experience.
"The sun shone on us, and everyone agreed that it was glorious weather for a picnic."
Usage: Use "glorious" to describe something magnificent and inspiring rather than merely good or happy. It often carries a tone of awe when applied to events like holidays ("a glorious day") or achievements worth celebrating.
The word glorious entered English via Anglo-Norman and Old French forms derived from the Latin glōriōsus. It eventually replaced a native term meaning "filled with honor" while retaining its original sense of being full of praise or admiration.