Adjective

(en adjective)

Obvious or easy to notice.

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He was conspicuous by his absence.

Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.

* 1969 , Saul Bellow, Mr Sammler's Planet , Penguin Books Ltd, page 6:

For his height he had a small face. The combination made him conspicuous .

He had a conspicuous lump on his forehead.

Adjective

(en-adj)

Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

* 1604 , William Shakespeare, Othello , Act III, Scene III, line 351:

Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, / The spirit-stirring drum, th' ear-piercing fife, / The royal banner, and all quality, / Pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war!

* (rfdate) (John Milton):

These are thy glorious works, Parent of good.

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Borini missed another glorious opportunity to give his side the lead after brilliant set-up play by Sterling, but with only the exposed keeper to beat, he struck the post.

Splendid; resplendent; bright; shining, as the sun, gold, or other shiny objects.

* 1590 , William Shakespeare, Henry VI , Part II, Act III, Scene I, line 351:

And this fell tempest shall not cease to rage / Until the golden circuit on my head, / Like to the glorious sun's transparent beams, / Do calm the fury of this mad-bred flaw.

(obsolete) Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious.

* 1609 , William Shakespeare, Cymbeline , Act I, Scene VI, line 6:

(colloquial) Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink.

* (rfdate) :

kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious , O’er all the ills of life victorious.

* (rfdate) :

During his office treason was no crime, The sons of Belial had a glorious time.