Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Glorious \Glo"ri*ous\, a. [OF. glorios, glorious, F. glorieux,
   fr. L. gloriosus. See {Glory}, n.]
   1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy
      of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent;
      splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious
      deeds.

            These are thy glorious works, Parent of good !
                                                  --Milton.

   2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful;
      ostentatious; vainglorious. [Obs.]

            Most miserable Is the desire that's glorious.
                                                  --Shak.

   3. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. [Colloq.]

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

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

   Syn: Eniment; noble; excellent; renowned; illustrious;
        celebrated; magnificent; grand; splendid. --
        {Glo"ri*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Glo"ri*ous*ness}, n. --Udall.

              Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed
              gloriously.                         --Ex. xv. 21.

              I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation.
                                                  --B. Jonson.