glorious

/ˈɡlɔːriəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡlɔːriəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈglȯr-ē-əs/ (ame, mw)

glorious — 形容詞

  • gloriouspositive
  • more gloriouscomparative
  • most glorioussuperlative

1. receiving or deserving great public admiration and honour because of important a

1.形容詞B2
釋義

光榮的

因重要成就應得讚美與尊敬的

receiving or deserving great public admiration and honour because of important achievements or qualities

例句

The general returned home after a glorious victory that ended the long war.

將軍在一場光榮的勝利後返回家園，這場勝利結束了漫長的戰爭。

collocation: glorious victory

Ramon's glorious academic career earned him respect across the whole university.

Ramon 光榮的學術生涯使他在整所大學裡贏得了尊重。

collocation: glorious career

同義詞
  • illustrious

    more formal and literary; suggests lasting fame earned through exceptional achievement

  • renowned

    focuses on being widely known and respected, with less emotional weight than 'glorious'

  • distinguished

    describes a person of high status or excellent reputation, less dramatic than 'glorious'

反義詞

文法句型

glorious + noun

be/linking verb + glorious

用法筆記

Often used with abstract nouns such as victory, history, past, achievement, or career. When used about a person ('a glorious leader'), it carries a strong tone of admiration and is less common in everyday speech than in formal or historical writing.

常見錯誤

❌The actor was so glorious that everyone knew his name.
✅The actor was so famous that everyone knew his name.
💡'glorious' emphasises honour and admiration, not just being widely known.

2. extremely beautiful and impressive, especially in a way that catches the eye thr

2.形容詞B2
釋義

絢麗的

極其美麗壯觀、令人讚嘆的

extremely beautiful and impressive, especially in a way that catches the eye through rich colour, light, or grand size

例句

From the hilltop, the glorious sunset painted the sky with deep orange and red.

從山頂望去，絢麗的夕陽將天空染成深橘色和紅色。

collocation: glorious sunset

Saira wore a glorious silk dress with gold patterns to the ceremony.

Saira 穿著一件帶有金色圖案的絢麗絲質禮服參加典禮。

同義詞
  • magnificent

    similar intensity; focuses on grand scale and splendour

  • splendid

    slightly old-fashioned; suggests rich, showy beauty

  • stunning

    more informal; emphasises the emotional impact of seeing something very beautiful

反義詞
  • drab

    lacking brightness or colour

  • ugly

    plain opposite in appearance

文法句型

glorious + noun (sunset, view, colour, building)

用法筆記

Describes natural scenery (sunset, view, landscape), architecture, art, and colour. 'Glorious' in this sense is stronger than 'beautiful' and often suggests bright, rich, or dramatic visual qualities rather than delicate ones.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a glorious little vase for the shelf.
✅She bought a beautiful little vase for the shelf.
💡'glorious' sounds too grand for small, modest objects; use 'beautiful' or 'lovely' instead.

3. (of weather) very pleasant because of strong sunshine and clear skies, often wit

3.形容詞B1
釋義

晴朗的

天氣晴朗、陽光普照、溫暖宜人的

(of weather) very pleasant because of strong sunshine and clear skies, often with warmth

例句

We had a glorious day at the beach with clear skies all afternoon.

我們在海灘度過了晴朗美好的一天，整個下午萬里無雲。

collocation: glorious day

After weeks of rain, the glorious sunshine lifted everyone's mood.

連續幾週的雨後，燦爛的陽光讓每個人的心情都好轉起來。

collocation: glorious sunshine

同義詞
  • gorgeous

    equally common for weather; slightly more informal and general

  • beautiful

    less intense; a more neutral way to describe good weather

  • superb

    more formal; less commonly used for everyday weather talk

反義詞
  • dull

    referring to grey, overcast weather

  • dreary

    describing gloomy, wet, or depressing weather

文法句型

glorious + weather/day/summer

be + glorious (describing weather)

用法筆記

This sense is particularly common in British English. 'Glorious weather' implies more than just 'good' or 'nice' weather — it suggests bright sunshine, clear blue skies, and a feeling of being outdoors in very pleasant conditions. It is not used for indoor temperature or descriptions of rain or cold.

常見錯誤

❌The air conditioning made the room feel glorious.
✅The air conditioning made the room feel cool and comfortable.
💡'glorious' is not used for indoor temperature control.

4. giving someone a wonderful sense of happiness, freedom, or deep enjoyment

4.形容詞B2
釋義

極快樂的

帶來極大愉悅和享受的

giving someone a wonderful sense of happiness, freedom, or deep enjoyment

例句

The children had a glorious time playing in the park all afternoon.

孩子們在公園裡玩了一整個下午，度過了極快樂的時光。

collocation: glorious time

After finishing her exams, Dahlia felt a glorious sense of freedom.

考完試後，Dahlia 感受到一股極快樂的自由感。

同義詞
  • wonderful

    more general and common; less intense than 'glorious'

  • sublime

    more literary; describes an experience of the highest, almost spiritual pleasure

  • heavenly

    informal and slightly old-fashioned; suggests extreme pleasure

反義詞
  • miserable

    describing an unpleasant or unhappy experience

  • dreadful

    strong opposite; a very bad experience

文法句型

glorious + noun (feeling, time, freedom, moment)

be + glorious

用法筆記

Describes emotional experiences rather than activities. While you can call a party 'glorious', the word points more to how wonderful it felt than to the specific events. Frequently used with words like feeling, freedom, moment, and time.

常見錯誤

❌The sandwich was glorious.
✅The sandwich was delicious.
💡'glorious' sounds too emotional and grand for everyday food; use 'delicious' or 'wonderful'.