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Gloria
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glorious
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glorious

glo·ri·ous [ gláwree əss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. exceptionally lovely: beautiful in a way that inspires wonder or joy
glorious summer weather

2. outstanding: so good or distinguished as to merit praise and lasting fame
a glorious career

3. enjoyable: highly enjoyable

[14th century. Via Anglo-Norman, Old French< Latin gloriosus< gloria "glory"]

glo·ri·ous·ly adverb
glo·ri·ous·ness noun
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