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glorious

/ˈɡlɔːriəs/

glo · ri · ous ˈɡlɔː · ri · əs

English Definition

adj. magnificent, wonderful

中文释义

光荣的，壮丽的

Significado en Español

glorioso

한국어 뜻

영광스러운, 장엄한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

vinh quang, huy hoàng

Example Sentence

The sunrise was glorious.

日出壮丽辉煌。

Synonyms

magnificent splendid

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

glory(glory)+ous(shape).

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “glorious” as used in this context: The sunset was truly a glorious sight, painting the sky with vibrant colors.

A magnificent
B humble
C dull
D ordinary

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A — magnificent. “glorious” means adj. magnificent, wonderful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The sunset painted the sky in a ______ blend of orange and pink.

A dull
B gloomy
C glorious
D dreary

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C — glorious. “glorious” means adj. magnificent, wonderful

Common questions about “glorious”

What does “glorious” mean?

glorious — adj. magnificent, wonderful. In Chinese: 光荣的，壮丽的.

How do you pronounce “glorious”?

glorious is pronounced /ˈɡlɔːriəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: glo · ri · ous.

How do you use “glorious” in a sentence?

The sunrise was glorious. (日出壮丽辉煌。)

What are synonyms for “glorious”?

magnificent, splendid — all close in meaning to glorious (adj. magnificent, wonderful).

Is “glorious” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. glorious appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “glorious”?

glory(glory)+ous(shape).

Progress / 学习进度

286 / 615

47% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 615 (0%)

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glorious

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