glory
0 antonyms and opposites of glory, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
How to use glory
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French glorie, from Latin gloria, meaning fame, honour, or renown.
Full origin of glory →Frequently asked questions
What does “glory” mean?
The word “glory” means great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement. In plain terms, great honour or splendid beauty, or the pride you take in an achievement.
How do you pronounce “glory”?
“Glory” is pronounced GLAW-ree (/ˈɡloɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “glory” in a sentence?
Here is “glory” used in a sentence: “The soldiers returned home to glory and celebration.”
What is another word for “glory”?
Words with a similar meaning to “glory” include praise, worship, fame, honor and honour.
What part of speech is “glory”?
Depending on how it is used, “glory” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “glory” come from?
The word “glory” comes from Latin. From Old French glorie, from Latin gloria, meaning fame, honour, or renown.
Is “glory” a common word?
“Glory” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “glory” have?
“Glory” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
What is the difference between glory and fame?
Fame simply means being widely known, whether for good or bad reasons, while glory carries a stronger sense of honour and admiration earned through real achievement. A person can be famous without glory, but glory usually implies praise and distinction.
When should you use "glory" instead of "splendour"?
Use "glory" when you mean honour or renown won through accomplishment, and "splendour" when you mean magnificent beauty. Glory can cover both senses, but splendour focuses only on visual magnificence.
What are common phrases and collocations with "glory"?
Common collocations include "in all its glory," "blaze of glory," "bask in the glory," and "glory days." These usually emphasise either a peak of achievement or striking magnificence.
Is "glory" a formal or informal word?
"Glory" works in both registers but leans formal, literary, or religious, especially in phrases like "to God be the glory." In casual speech it appears mainly in set expressions such as "glory days."