glory
UK: ˈɡlɔːri | US: ˈɡlɔːri
n. high renown or honor won by notable achievements
n. magnificence or great beauty
n. (theology) the splendor and bliss of heaven
The word "glory" traces back to Latin gloria, meaning "fame, renown, or praise." It entered Middle English via Old French glorie, retaining its core sense of honor or radiant splendor. The suffix -y (from Latin -ia) nominalizes the root, solidifying its meaning as a state or quality. Historically, "glory" was associated with divine radiance in religious contexts, later expanding to secular achievements and aesthetic grandeur.
The soldiers fought bravely for the glory of their nation.
The sunset painted the sky in all its glory.
She basked in the glory of her scientific breakthrough.
Ancient poets often sang of the glory of heroic deeds.
The cathedral’s stained glass windows shimmered with heavenly glory.