Glo"ri*ous (?), a. [OF. glorios, glorious, F. glorieux,
fr. L. gloriosus. See Glory, n.]
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. Syn. -- Eniment; noble; excellent; renowned; illustrious; celebrated; magnificent; grand; splendid.
-- Glo"ri*ous*ly, adv.
-- Glo"ri*ous*ness,
n. 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.
Hear it pronounced