a. [ L. inglorious; pref. in- not + gloria glory, fame: cf. F. inglorieux. See Glory. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. Not glorious; not bringing honor or glory; not accompanied with fame, honor, or celebrity; obscure; humble; as, an inglorious life of ease. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] My next desire is, void of care and strife,
To lead a soft, secure, inglorious life. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] Some mute inglorious Milton here may rest. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Shameful; disgraceful; ignominious; as, inglorious flight, defeat, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] Inglorious shelter in an alien land. J. Philips. [ 1913 Webster ] | 