glory

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

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Definition

  1. noun a state of high honor
  2. noun brilliant radiant beauty
  3. noun an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

Etymology

From Middle English glory, glorie, from Old French glorie (“glory”), from Latin glōria (“glory, fame, renown, praise, ambition, boasting”). Doublet of gloria. Displaced native Old English wuldor.

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Synonyms

glorification

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