glory

/ˈɡlɔri/
verb
  1. To take great pride or delight in something.
    • He gloried in the challenge of climbing the mountain.
    • She gloried in her success as a writer.
    • The children gloried in the first snow of winter.
Synonyms
noun
  1. Great fame, honor, and admiration from others for achievements.
    • The athlete won glory for her country at the Olympics.
    • The team shared the glory of their championship victory.
    • He sought glory on the battlefield, but found only hardship.
  2. Great beauty, splendor, or magnificence.
    • The cathedral's stained glass windows shone in all their glory.
    • The autumn leaves were a glory of red and gold.
    • The garden reached its full glory in the spring.
  3. A reason for pride or a source of honor.
    • The ancient library was the glory of the city.
    • His collection of rare books was his pride and glory.
    • Her kindness was her greatest glory.
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