noun
glory
Impressive beauty or splendor.
The garden is at the height of its summer glory.
Etymology
The Latin word names glory or renown. Its English development includes the impressive splendor that commands admiration, whether in a person, scene, or work.
More examples
- She watched the glory of the sunrise.
- Several architectural glories survived the fire.
- The restored hall shone in all its glory.
Forms
glory · glories
Similar words
- splendor
- Magnificent appearance.
- magnificence
- Impressive beauty or grandeur.