Glorious — Defs

01 a. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspi…

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.

“Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously.” — Ex. xv. 21.

“I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation.” — B. Jonson.