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Gloriously
['glɔ:riəsli]
ad. , 辉





gloriously
[ adv ]
  1. with glory or in a glorious manner

  2. <adv.all>
    where others had failed he had gloriously succeeded
  3. blessedly or wonderfully

  4. <adv.all>
    how gloriously happy she had been during those few fleeting moments of time




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

These are thy glorious works, Parent of good !
--Milton.

2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful;
ostentatious; vainglorious. [Obs.]

Most miserable
Is the desire that's glorious. --Shak.

3. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. [Colloq.]

kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious,
O'er all the ills of life victorious. --Burns.

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.

Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed
gloriously. --Ex. xv. 21.

I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation.
--B. Jonson.