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Webster 1913 Edition

Glorious

Glo′ri-ous

,
Adj.
[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
.
Shakespeare
3.
Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink.
[Colloq.]
kings may be blest, but Tam was
glorious
,
O'er all the ills of life victorious.
Burns.
–
Glo′ri-ous-ly
,
adv.
–
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Glorious

GLO'RIOUS

,
Adj.
[L. gloriosus. See Glory.]
1.
Illustrious; of exalted excellence and splendor; resplendent in majesty and divine attributes; applied to God. Ex.15.11.
2.
Noble; excellent; renowned; celebrated; illustrious; very honorable; applied to men,their achievements, titles, &c.
Let us remember we are Cato's friends,
And act like men who claim that glorious title.
3.
Boastful; self-exulting; haughty; ostentatious.

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