glorious

a. [ OF. glorios, glorious, F. glorieux, fr. L. gloriosus. See Glory, n. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds. [ 1913 Webster ]

These are thy glorious works, Parent of good ! Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Most miserable
Is the desire that's glorious. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious,
O'er all the ills of life victorious. Burns. [ 1913 Webster ]

During his office treason was no crime,
The sons of Belial had a glorious time. Dryden.

Syn. -- Eniment; noble; excellent; renowned; illustrious; celebrated; magnificent; grand; splendid.

-- Glo"ri*ous*ly, adv. -- Glo"ri*ous*ness, n. Udall. [ 1913 Webster ]

Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously. Ex. xv. 21. [ 1913 Webster ]

I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation. B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]