glories
/ˈɡlɔː.ri/ (bre, ipa) · [ɡlˈɔriz] /ˈɡlɔːr.i/ (ame, ipa) · [ɡlˈɔriz] /ˈglȯr-ē How to pronounce glory (audio)/ (ame, mw)
glories — noun
1. words, songs, or other acts that show grateful praise toward God.
words, songs, or other acts that show grateful praise toward God.
The choir sang glories to God after the fishing boats returned safely.
sing glories to God
Pilgrims offered glories in the chapel when rain finally reached the valley.
Grandmother whispered quiet glories for the doctor's good news at dawn.
Sunday prayers ended with glories from every row in the old church.
- praises
broader and less tied to worship than glories in this sense
- thanksgivings
stresses gratitude more than exalted praise
文法句型
sing glories to God
offer glories
end with glories
用法筆記
Mostly found in prayers, hymns, or other old-fashioned religious language. Distinguish this sense from noun/2 and noun/3, which deal with human success rather than worship.
2. periods or memories of high respect and public honor gained through success.
periods or memories of high respect and public honor gained through success.
Fans still talk about the club's glories from the summer of 1998.
past glories
The town hopes the new bridge will restore some of its old glories.
Veterans remembered the regiment's glories as they marched past the station.
The movie tries too hard to relive the singer's early glories.
- obscurity
lack of public notice or respect
文法句型
past glories
old glories
relive glories
用法筆記
Often backward-looking and used for a famous past. For the specific successes or standout features themselves, use noun/3 instead.
3. important successes or fine achievements that a person or group can feel proud o
important successes or fine achievements that a person or group can feel proud of.
Ayesha's greatest glories include two science prizes and a library she built.
greatest glories include
One of the museum's glories is the rescue of a lost village archive.
Michael counts leading the village team to victory among his glories.
The hospital's glories include its free clinic and mobile eye van.
- achievements
neutral and more common than the elevated word glories
- triumphs
often stresses winning after effort or struggle
- failures
results that bring disappointment rather than pride
文法句型
one of the glories of
greatest glories
count among one's glories
用法筆記
This sense points to the actual things achieved, built, or won. Distinguish it from noun/2, which focuses on the admired reputation around those successes.
4. beautiful sights or grand beauty that give people deep pleasure.
beautiful sights or grand beauty that give people deep pleasure.
Visitors came for the glories of autumn in the maple valley.
the glories of + season
The travel book celebrates the glories of the palace at sunrise.
Children stood quietly before the glories of the night sky above camp.
The train window framed the glories of the coast after the storm.
- drabness
plainness with little beauty or grandeur
文法句型
the glories of autumn
the glories of nature
see the glories of
用法筆記
Usually used for scenery, buildings, seasons, or other impressive sights. It refers to beauty itself, not to success or fame.
glories — verb
- gloriespresent simple I / you / we / they
- glorieses3rd person singular
- gloriesing-ing form
- gloriesedpast simple
1. takes obvious pleasure and pride in something.
takes obvious pleasure and pride in something.
Shirin glories in every small win her students earn together.
glories in + noun
The mayor glories in the town's long history whenever cameras arrive.
Yael glories in being the first runner across the muddy field.
The company still glories in its first award from 1988.
- hide
keeps success or pleasure quiet instead of displaying pride
文法句型
glories in + noun
glories in + verb-ing
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'in' plus the thing that causes pride. The tone can sound literary or slightly disapproving if the pride seems excessive.
常見錯誤
glories — exclamation
1. said when someone wants to give grateful credit to God.
said when someone wants to give grateful credit to God.
Glories, the child is safe, and the whole church can rest.
old-fashioned religious exclamation
Glories, our boat is back, and everyone on board is alive.
Glories, the rain has come at last to the dry fields.
Glories, the fire stopped at the gate before touching the chapel.
- thank God
the usual modern expression for the same feeling
文法句型
Glories, ...!
用法筆記
An old-fashioned religious cry, often heard after danger passes or long-awaited help arrives.
2. said to show a sudden strong feeling, especially delight or surprise.
said to show a sudden strong feeling, especially delight or surprise.
Glories, this peach pie tastes better than last year's holiday dessert!
exclamation of delight
Glories, you finished the puzzle before the timer even rang!
Glories, the sea looks pink under tonight's sunset!
Glories, the fairground lights are still on after midnight!
文法句型
Glories, ...!
用法筆記
This sense is broader than exclamation/1 because it can react to pleasure or surprise without a religious meaning. It still sounds old-fashioned in modern English.