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glorious

Meaning of “glorious”

Full of glory, honour, splendour, excellence, or majesty.

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45 occurrences44 verses19 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 15:6

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Titus 2:13
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
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Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Sauiour Iesus Christ,

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[Latin gloriosus. See Glory.] 1. Illustrious; of exalted excellence and splendor; resplendent in majesty and divine attributes; applied to God. Exodus 15:11. 2. Noble; excellent; renowned; celebrated; illustrious; very honorable; applied to men, their achievements, titles, etc. Let us remember we are Cato's friends, And act like men who claim that glorious title. 3. Boastful; self-exulting; haughty; ostentatious.

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