Glorieux (en. Glorious)
/ɡlɔ.ʁjø/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Deserving of glory.
His heroic act makes him glorious in everyone's eyes.
Son acte héroïque le rend glorieux aux yeux de tous.
Marked by great splendor.
We attended a glorious concert.
Nous avons assisté à un concert glorieux.
Filled with pride.
She has a glorious smile after winning the award.
Elle a un sourire glorieux après avoir remporté le prix.
Etymology
From the Latin 'gloriosus' meaning 'full of glory'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to win glory
To acquire a reputation or honors.
gagner la gloire
Related Words
glory
Public recognition, honor.
gloire
glorification
The act of making glorious.
glorification
glorious
Establishing one's merit.
glorieux
glorify
Making glorious.
glorifier
Slang Meanings
A moment or achievement that is particularly memorable.
That victory was truly glorious!
Cette victoire était vraiment glorieux!
To boast about one's successes excessively.
He is always glorious about his past exploits.
Il est toujours glorieux de ses exploits passés.