Glorious
/ˈɡlɔː.ri.əs/noun
Having or deserving glory; magnificent or splendid.
Did you know?The word 'glorious' is linked to the Latin word for 'glory', which was associated with divine favor and often invoked in ancient rituals to attract blessings.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰel-
“To shine or to be bright.”
Latin
Latin
gloria
“Fame, renown, or a state of honor.”
Old French
Old French
glorieux
“Full of glory; splendid, glorious.”
Middle English
Middle English
glorius
“Possessing glory; celebrated, magnificent.”
Modern English
English
glorious
“Exhibiting glory; characterized by beauty, splendor, or magnificence.”