noun / verb

glory

GLOR-ee/ˈɡlɔːri/

Great honor that invites pride and admiration.

The athlete earns glory as the crowd applauds her achievement.

A Black female athlete receiving a laurel wreath on a podium while people applaud, earned honor.

Etymology

Latin gloria already meant the honor and renown someone receives from others. Religious use also connected this praise with divine splendor, adding grandeur to the word’s meaning.

In context

The Catholic Crusade28:15

gained such great victories over the enemy, for the conservation and protection of the honor and glory we all owe to God

HOLY FACE OF JESUS Novena - (Prayers for all 9 days)

More examples

She shares the glory of the victory with her teammates.
He glories in his daughter's success.
They seek glory, not money.

Forms

glory · glories · gloried · glorying

glorious adjective — Deserving or bringing great honor.

glorify verb — To give great praise or honor to.

Similar words

honor: Emphasizes earned respect rather than celebrated achievement or fame.
renown: Emphasizes being widely known and admired for something.
acclaim: Emphasizes enthusiastic public praise rather than lasting honor.