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glory

[/ˈɡlɔːri/]
nounfemininepl: glories / glórias
glória
1. high renown or honor won by notable achievements
He achieved glory as a war hero.
Ele alcançou glória como herói de guerra.
2. magnificence, splendor, or beauty
The glory of the sunset took our breath away.
A glória do pôr do sol nos deixou sem fôlego.
3. pride or satisfaction derived from something
She took glory in her children's accomplishments.
Ela se orgulhava das realizações de seus filhos.
4. divine honor or majesty
The glory of God is eternal.
A glória de Deus é eterna.
Synonyms
honorfameprestigesplendormagnificencemajesty
Antonyms
shamedisgraceobscurityhumiliation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
glória
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
glória
no significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
glória
no significant regional variation
Portugal
glória
standard usage with occasional poetic emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

glory be to
go out in a blaze of glory
days of glory
moment of glory
in all its glory
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