to glory
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5.3
- verb
- /ˈɡlɔːri/
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- Now it was Clare's turn to spin circles in the sunlight, glorying in her newfound freedom.
So he goes on and he says it glories in this pompous talk about what doing what is best for humanity.
- So he goes on and he says it glories in this pompous talk about what doing what is best for humanity.
- And that he should not glory in it, but accept it and, and, and get on with it because he always had and people like him always do.
Examples
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If I am an upstart, Your Majesty, I glory in it, for I owe my rise to your favors.
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She glories in her children's achievements, taking great pride in their success.
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And that he should not glory in it, but accept it and, and, and get on with it because he always had and people like him always do.
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- I'm a Bloomite, and I glory in it.
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I glory in the glow of rebirth
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Meanwhile, as W.G. implies, we glory in the novel for the way it helps us learn how to live.
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I glory in it.
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He glories in his team's victory, celebrating their hard work and dedication.
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They glory in the beauty of the sunset, enjoying the moment with friends.
Synonyms
93
3.6
Feel or show that you are very happy
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3.4
To win or succeed and feel great joy
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1.0
To enjoy something very much
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3.4
To feel pleased about something you or others do
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7.0
Feel or show great joy after a success
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8.4
To feel or show great joy, for example after a big win
Feel pleased about your own qualities, achievements or things you own
To enjoy compliments and attention from others
Idioms
Compounds
A low plant with long stems and large flowers that grows on sandy beaches
A fast-growing climbing plant with funnel-shaped flowers that open in the morning
- Specialized
A group of climbing flowering plants with trumpet-shaped flowers like sweet potato and bindweed
- Specialized
A Japanese garden plant people grow for large bright multicolored flowers and pretty leaves
A climbing plant with pink or white funnel-shaped flowers that often grows as a weed
How Proud
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb glory comes from the Latin gloria, meaning 'fame' or 'praise'. To 'glory in' something is to take proud pleasure in its honour or the praise it brings.