Emily Dickinson Lexicon

GLO'RI-OUS, a. [Fr. glorieux; L. gloriosus. See Glory.]

1. Illustrious; of exalted excellence and splendor; resplendent in majesty and divine attributes; applied to God. Ex. 11.
2. Noble; excellent; renowned; celebrated; illustrious; very honorable; applied to men, their achievements, titles, &c. Let us remember we are Cato's friends, / And act like men who claim that glorious title. Addison.
3. Boastful; self-exulting; haughty; ostentatious. [Obs.] Bacon.