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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
glorious
glori·ous BrE [ˈɡlɔːriəs] NAmE [ˈɡlɔːriəs] adjective 1. (formal)deserving or bringing great fame and success •a glorious victory •a glorious chapter in our country's history •The film looks back at Spain's glorious past. compare ↑inglorious 2. (formal)very beautiful and impressive Syn: ↑splendid •a glorious sunset •Both her daughters have glorious red hair. 3. extremely enjoyable Syn: ↑wonderful •a glorious trip to Rome 4. (of weather)hot, with the sun shining •They had three weeks of glorious sunshine. Derived Word: ↑gloriously Word Origin: [glorious gloriously] Middle English: from Old French glorieus, from Latin gloriosus, from gloria ‘glory’. Example Bank: •From the bedrooms there are glorious views of the coast. •He watched the glorious hair cascade around her. •The film looks back at Spain's glorious past. •This is a glorious chapter in our country's history. •We congratulate you on this glorious victory. •We sat on the beach and gazed at the glorious sunset. •the glorious reds and browns of autumn
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