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Glorious vs Legendary - What's the difference?

glorious | legendary |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between glorious and legendary

is that glorious is (obsolete) eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious while legendary is (obsolete) one who relates legends.

As adjectives the difference between glorious and legendary

is that glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds while legendary is of or pertaining to a legend or to legends.

As a noun legendary is

(obsolete) a collection of legends, in particular of lives of saints.

Remarkable vs Glorious - What's the difference?

remarkable | glorious | Related terms |

Remarkable is a related term of glorious.


As adjectives the difference between remarkable and glorious

is that remarkable is worthy of being remarked or noticed; noticeable; conspicuous; hence, uncommon; extraordinary while glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

Pretty vs Glorious - What's the difference?

pretty | glorious | Related terms |

Pretty is a related term of glorious.


As adjectives the difference between pretty and glorious

is that pretty is cunning; clever, skilful while glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

As an adverb pretty

is somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very.

As a noun pretty

is something that is pretty.

As a verb pretty

is to make pretty; to beautify.

Glorious vs Mammoth - What's the difference?

glorious | mammoth | Related terms |

Glorious is a related term of mammoth.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between glorious and mammoth

is that glorious is (obsolete) eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious while mammoth is (obsolete) a mastodon.

As adjectives the difference between glorious and mammoth

is that glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds while mammoth is comparable to a mammoth in its size; very large, huge, gigantic.

As a noun mammoth is

any species of the extinct genus mammuthus , of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and paleolithic cave paintings found in north america and eurasia.

Comely vs Glorious - What's the difference?

comely | glorious | Related terms |

Comely is a related term of glorious.


As adjectives the difference between comely and glorious

is that comely is (dated|of a person) pleasing or attractive to the eye while glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

Glorious vs Great - What's the difference?

glorious | great | Synonyms |


In obsolete terms the difference between glorious and great

is that glorious is eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious while great is pregnant; large with young.

As adjectives the difference between glorious and great

is that glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds while great is very big, large scale.

As an interjection great is

expression of gladness and content about something.

As a noun great is

a person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.

As an adverb great is

very well in a very satisfactory manner.

Glorious vs Celebrated - What's the difference?

glorious | celebrated | Synonyms |

Glorious is a synonym of celebrated.


As adjectives the difference between glorious and celebrated

is that glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds while celebrated is famous or widely praised for good works.

As a verb celebrated is

(celebrate).

Handsome vs Glorious - What's the difference?

handsome | glorious | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between handsome and glorious

is that handsome is dexterous; skillful while glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

As a verb handsome

is to render handsome.

Glorious vs Glories - What's the difference?

glorious | glories |


As an adjective glorious

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

As a noun glories is

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Glorious vs Lofty - What's the difference?

glorious | lofty | Related terms |

Glorious is a related term of lofty.


As an adjective glorious

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

As a proper noun lofty is

(informal) nickname for a tall (usually male) person.

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