Glorious

Easton’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary · Matthew George Easton, Noah Webster

Glorious - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

GLO'RIOUS, a. [L. gloriosus. See Glory.]

1. Illustrious; of exalted excellence and splendor; resplendent in majesty and divine attributes; applied to God. Exo 15:11.

2. Noble; excellent; renowned; celebrated; illustrious; very honorable; applied to men,their achievements, titles, _c.

Let us remember we are Cato's friends,

And act like men who claim that glorious title.

3. Boastful; self-exulting; haughty; ostentatious.

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Matthew George Easton, Easton’s Bible Dictionary; Noah Webster, American Dictionary of the English Language (1828)

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