glory

• Nom désignant une grande renommée, l'honneur, l'admiration ou la splendeur acquis grâce à des réalisations, qualités ou beauté exceptionnelles.

A noun referring to great fame, honor, admiration, or splendor achieved through notable achievements, qualities, or beauty.

indénombrable

1. Great fame and honorB2formal

   High renown or honor won by notable achievements.

   Gloire

   • The athlete returned home covered in glory after winning the gold medal.
   • He fought for glory and honor on the battlefield.
   • The ancient kingdom was known for its military glory.

   Synonymesacclaimcelebritydistinctioneminencefamehonorkudosprestigerenown

   Antonymesdisgracedishonorinfamyobscurityshame

2. Magnificent beautyB2formal

   Great beauty, splendor, or magnificence.

   Beauté magnifique

   • The glory of the sunset took their breath away.
   • The cathedral was restored to its former glory.
   • The garden was in full glory with all the flowers blooming.

   Synonymesbeautybrilliancegrandeurmagnificencemajestynobilityresplendencesplendor

   Antonymesdullnessplainnessugliness

3. Praise and worshipB2formal

   Praise, thanksgiving, or adoration, especially in a religious context.

   Gloire (louange et adoration)

   • The choir sang hymns of glory to God.
   • They gave glory to the heavens for their good fortune.
   • The ceremony was a celebration of divine glory.

   Synonymesadorationblessingexaltationglorificationhomagelaudmagnificationpraisethanksgivingworship

• Verbe signifiant éprouver ou exprimer une grande fierté ou un plaisir intense à propos de quelque chose, souvent de manière satisfaite ou vantarde.

A verb used to express taking great pride or pleasure in something, often in a self-satisfied or boastful manner.

1. Take great pride or pleasureB2formal

   To exult or rejoice in something, often with a sense of triumph or satisfaction.

   Se glorifier de

   • She gloried in her team's victory.
   • He gloried in the attention he received after the award.
   • They gloried in the beauty of the sunset.

   Synonymesbaskdelightexultrejoicerevelsavortriumph

   Antonymesdisgraceshame

2. Boast or revelC1informal

   To take excessive pride or delight in one's own achievements or qualities.

   Se glorifier

   • He gloried in his ability to solve complex puzzles.
   • She gloried in her reputation as a skilled negotiator.
   • They gloried in the success of their business venture.

   Synonymesbaskboastdelightexultluxuriaterelishreveltriumph