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 !

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

Most miserable
Is the desire that's glorious.

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

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

During his office treason was no crime,
The sons of Belial had a glorious time.

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.

I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation.

• Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.
       Quotations
       *1604: Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, th' ear-piercing fife, The royal banner, and all quality, Pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war! — William Shakespeare, Othello, Act III, Scene III, line 351.
       *These are thy glorious works, Parent of good Milton.
  
• Splendid; resplendent; bright; shining, as the sun, gold, or other shiny objects.
       Quotations
       *1590: And this fell tempest shall not cease to rage Until the golden circuit on my head, Like to the glorious sun's transparent beams, Do calm the fury of this mad-bred flaw. — William Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part II, Act III, Scene I, line 351.
  
• (Obsolete)Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious.
       Quotations
       *1609: ... but most miserable Is the that's glorious. Blessed be those, How mean soe'er, that have their honest wills, Which seasons comfort. — William Shakespeare, Cymbeline, Act I, Scene VI, line 6.
  
• (Colloquial) Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink.
       Quotations
       *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.