1.
Something that is glorious is very beautiful and impressive.
She had missed the glorious blooms of the Mediterranean spring.
...a glorious Edwardian opera house.
= magnificent
ADJ
• gloriously
...gloriously embroidered costumes.
ADV: usu ADV adj
2.
If you describe something as glorious, you are emphasizing that it is wonderful and it makes you feel very happy.
The win revived glorious memories of his championship-winning days...
We opened the windows and let in the glorious evening air.
= wonderful
ADJ [emphasis]
• gloriously
...her gloriously happy love life.
ADV
3.
A glorious career, victory, or occasion involves great fame or success.
Harrison had a glorious career spanning more than six decades...
ADJ
• gloriously
But the mission was successful, gloriously successful.
ADV: usu ADV adj
4.
Glorious weather is hot and sunny.
I got dressed and emerged into glorious sunshine...
The sun was out again, and it was a glorious day.
ADJ
• gloriously
For a change, it was a gloriously sunny day.
ADV: ADV adj