Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Glorious

Glorious , adjective

[Old French glorios, glorious, French glorieux, from Latin 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! — Milton
2.
Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious. [Obsolete]
Most miserable Is the desire that's glorious. — Shakespeare
3.
Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. [Colloquial]
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
Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously. — Ex. xv. 21
I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation. — B. Jonson