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glória

[ˈɡlɔ.ri.ə]
nounfemininepl: glórias
glory
1. High honor, praise, or distinction achieved or earned
The athlete achieved glory by winning the Olympic medal.
O atleta alcançou glória ao ganhar a medalha olímpica.
2. Magnificence, splendor, or beauty
The glory of the sunset was breathtaking.
A glória do pôr do sol era de tirar o fôlego.
3. In religious contexts, the splendor or majesty of God or heaven
The glory of God fills the heavens.
A glória de Deus enche os céus.
4. Pride or boasting in one's accomplishments
He basked in the glory of his success.
Ele se deleitava na glória do seu sucesso.
Synonyms
honraprestígioesplendormagnificênciafama
Antonyms
vergonhadesonrafracassoobscuridade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
glória
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
glória
Standard usage; also used in 'Glória' as a neighborhood name
Portugal
glória
Standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

em toda a sua glória - in all its glory
vã glória - vain glory
momento de glória - moment of glory
coberto de glória - covered in glory
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