Glory

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Glory

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun and verb

Pronunciation

GLAW-ree  /ˈɡlɔːri/

Definition

As a noun: high renown or honour won by notable achievements; magnificence or great beauty; a thing that is beautiful or distinctive; praise and worship in a religious context. As a verb: (glory in) to take great pride or pleasure in.

Plain meaning

Glory is the great fame and honour that comes from remarkable achievement, or the state of magnificent beauty and splendour. To glory in something means to take intense pleasure and pride in it.

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Elevated and formal in religious and historical contexts. Natural and warm in everyday use. Glory days, morning glory, vainglory, and glory be all show the word's range across the formal and the everyday.