Synonyms of glorious
120 similar words · 17 opposite words
Another word for glorious is well-regarded. Other synonyms of glorious are distinguished, respected, valued, valuable and wonderful. The opposite of glorious is inglorious.
Synonyms and similar words for glorious
adjectiveExhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
- admirableDeserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.
- praiseworthyMeriting praise; worthy of high praise.
- honouredRespected, having received honour.
- illustriousAdmired, distinguished, respected, or well-known.
- commendableWorthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.
- creditableThat brings credit or honour; respectable.
- estimableWorthy of esteem; admirable.
- honorableWorthy of respect; respectable.
- laudableWorthy of being lauded.
- respectable
- reverableFit to be revered; worthy of reverence.
- reverendWorthy of reverence or respect.
- valuableEstimable; deserving esteem.
- venerable
- worthyAdmirable or honourable.
- admired
- applauded
- blessedHeld in veneration; revered.
- distinguishedCelebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
- eminentDistinguished, important, noteworthy.
- esteemedRespected, having respect or admiration from others.
- fearedRegarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
- glorifulFilled with glory; glorious.
- priceless figurativelyHeld in high regard; treasured.
- reputableHaving a good reputation; honourable.
- respectedDeserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
- reveredRespected or given reverence.
- sacredDesignated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration...
- treasuredValued; especially, having a personal value.
- valuedHaving a value, esteemed.
- veneratedRegarded with deep respect from others.
- well-regardedAdmired, highly thought of, approved of.
- allowable obsoletePraiseworthy.
adjectiveExcellent, wonderful; delightful.
- fabulous
- sensational
- splendid
- amazing
- astoundingThat astounds or astound.
- awe-inspiringInspiring awe; awesome.
- awesomeExcellent, exciting, remarkable.
- awesomesauce slang
- based
- beatific
- bewilderingVery baffling, confusing, or perplexing, often due to a very large choice being available.
- blissful
- celestial
- cool
- delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
- divine
- dope slangAmazing; cool.
- enchantingHaving the ability to enchant; charming, delightful.
- excellent
- extraordinary
- fireAmazing; excellent.
- heavenlikeResembling or characteristic of a heaven; heavenly.
- heavenlyStrongly or sublimely good, beautiful, or pleasurable.
- hellagood US, slangVery good.
- impressive
- incredible
- inspiringProviding inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.
- goatedBeing or considered the greatest of all time; the best.
- grand
- grandiose
- great
- magnificent
- major
- majesticHaving qualities of splendor or royalty.
- marvellousExciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
- mystifyingVery hard to understand; baffling.
- mythicAmazing, epic, legendary.
- neat
- lit slangDrunk, intoxicated; under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- outstandingExceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
- phenomenal
- powerful
- rad slangA non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray, that is, 1 centigray.
- righteous US, slangAwesome; great.
- selcouthStrange, unusual, rare; unfamiliar; marvellous, wondrous.
- stupendous
- stupefyingThat causes stupefaction.
- sublime
- surpassingBecoming superior to others; becoming excellent; exceptional; exceeding.
- terrific
- tight slang
- unbelievable
- unreal
- wonderfulTending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.
- wondrousWonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.
- ace slang
- badass
- broyal
- bang onPrecisely accurate; exactly appropriate or fitting; spot on.
- bang-upEspecially good; wonderful; superb.
- studlyLike a stud; being or relating to a sexually attractive male.
- beneshipVery good; excellent.
- bitching slang
- bomb slangGreat, awesome.
- brilliantOf surpassing excellence; magnificent.
- bullyVery good.
- cher
- choice
- chronic slang
- churOverwhelming; demanding; intense.
- cock onPerformed well; excellent; exact; correct.
- copaceticFine, excellent, OK, in excellent order.
- crackerjack
- cushty slangExcellent, very good.
- dank slang
- def slangExcellent; very good.
- epic
- exceptional
- exemplary
- exquisite
- fab slangFabulous (great or spectacular).
- fantabulosaWonderful.
- fantasticWonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier).
- fierce Ireland, slangExcellent, very good.
- finger-lickin' good figurativelyExtremely good; superb.
- fireball slangExcellent, terrific.
- first-rateSuperb, exceptional; of the best sort; very high quality.
Opposite of glorious
adjectiveExhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
- glorilessWithout glory; unglorious.
- ingloriousIgnominious; disgraceful.
- ungloriousNot glorious.
- nameless
- nonfamousNot famous.
- obscure
- unfamousNot famous.
- unhonoredNot honored.
- unglorifiedNot glorified.
- unglorifulNot gloriful or glorious; unglorious.
- unnoticedNot noticed.
- unnotedThat has not been noted.
- unreputedWithout a great reputation; insignificant.
- unrenownedNot renowned.
- unsung
- fameless obsoleteWithout fame.
- renownless archaicWithout renown; inglorious.
Meaning of glorious
- adjective Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
- adjective Excellent, wonderful; delightful.
- adjective Bright or shining;.
glorious in other languages
Questions about synonyms of glorious
- What is another word for glorious?
- Glorious has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as well-regarded, distinguished, respected, valued, valuable, wonderful, worthy and reverend.
- What is the opposite of glorious?
- The opposite of glorious is inglorious. Other antonyms of glorious are gloriless, unglorious, unhonored, ungloriful and unrenowned.
- What does glorious mean?
- Glorious means exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
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