Glorious
/ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/noun
Describing something as worthy of admiration or praise; splendid.
Did you know?The word 'glorious' is linked to the Latin 'gloria', which was often associated with divine light and fame, giving it a heavenly aura.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰel-
“to shine or be bright.”
Latin
Latin
gloria
“fame, glory, or brightness.”
Old French
Old French
glorieux
“famous, renowned, or splendid.”
Middle English
Middle English
glorios
“characterized by glory or fame.”
Modern English
English
glorious
“possessing glory; remarkably beautiful or splendid.”