gloriousness

noun

Definition of gloriousnessnext
as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the indisputable gloriousness of the Taj Mahal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloriousness
  1. brilliance
  2. majesty
  3. glory
  4. elegance
  5. magnificence
Noun
  • And anyone can acknowledge the author’s brilliance.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The gold reflects the enduring nature of existence, while the diamonds symbolize the moments of brilliance and joy that make life precious.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Days 4-5: Yoga and Sound Healing in Agra The colossal majesty of the Taj Mahal is worth a trip in itself.
    Marion Miller, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
  • People have been tippling there for more than four hundred years, and the wine list has the heft—and the persuasive majesty—of a Gutenberg Bible.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of majesty
Noun
  • Rising like a giant Grim Creeper out of the glories of the industrial revolution, as the 1920s ended, was a tax establishment blowing away all previous standards.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The lyrics in question, however, are the most unusual of all. Ulysses, glory of the Greeks draw near, Thy vessel stay, and our sweet voices hear.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of glory
Noun
  • Erivo’s creation featured an abstract print that embodies casual elegance.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This British brand’s collection honors wisdom, elegance, adaptability and intelligence, which are attributed to the snake in the Chinese zodiac.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Its glitter reflected the score’s magnificence and guaranteed a fun show even on nights with a fourth-string cast.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
  • That is to say, none of this magnificence was expected of him by society.
    Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of magnificence
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