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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Glorious \Glo"ri*ous\, a. [OF. glorios, glorious, F. glorieux,
     fr. L. gloriosus. See {Glory}, n.]
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     1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy
        of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent;
        splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious


        deeds.
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              These are thy glorious works, Parent of good !
                                                    --Milton.
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     2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful;
        ostentatious; vainglorious. [Obs.]
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              Most miserable
              Is the desire that's glorious.        --Shak.
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     3. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. [Colloq.]
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              kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious,
              O'er all the ills of life victorious. --Burns.
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              During his office treason was no crime,
              The sons of Belial had a glorious time. --Dryden.
  
     Syn: Eniment; noble; excellent; renowned; illustrious;
          celebrated; magnificent; grand; splendid. --
          {Glo"ri*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Glo"ri*ous*ness}, n. --Udall.
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                Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed
                gloriously.                         --Ex. xv. 21.
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                I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation.
                                                    --B. Jonson.
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