glorious
/ˈɡlɔːriəs/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #5411 in the learning path
辉煌的；光荣的
Definitions
adj. Deserving great admiration or bringing honour and pride.
辉煌的；光荣的
adj. Extremely beautiful, enjoyable, or pleasant.
极其美好的；壮丽的
Example
We spent a glorious afternoon swimming in the lake.
我们在湖里游泳，度过了一个美好的下午。
Museums should examine difficult historical events as carefully as they celebrate a nation's glorious achievements.
博物馆应像颂扬一个国家的辉煌成就一样，认真审视艰难的历史事件。
Collocations
- glorious victory
- glorious sunshine
- glorious past
Word family
- glory (n.)
- gloriously (adv.)
- glorify (v.)
Synonyms
- splendid
- magnificent
Antonyms
- inglorious
Usage tip
glorious既可指值得荣耀，也可赞美天气或景色。
FAQ
- What does glorious mean?
- Deserving great admiration or bringing honour and pride. Extremely beautiful, enjoyable, or pleasant.
- How is glorious pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡlɔːriəs/, US /ˈɡlɔːriəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
