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Glorious
GLAW-ree-uhs
/ˈɡlɔːriːʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
glorious
Dictionary meaning
Having great beauty and splendor.
Examples
- A glorious spring morning.
- A long and glorious career.
Synonyms: resplendent, splendid, splendiferous
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