glorious

Meaning

Adjective

• Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
• Excellent, wonderful; delightful.
• Bright or shining;
• Eager for glory or distinction
• Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink.

Origin

• From Middle English glorious, from Anglo-Norman glorius and Old French glorïos, from Latin glōriōsus. Displaced native Middle English wulderful, from Old English wuldorfull, among other terms. Equivalent to glory + -ous.