glory

The definition of glory is great praise and recognition won by doing something important and the praise offered to God.

(noun)

An example of glory is when you save a child's life and are suddenly famous and praised by all.
An example of glory is what the saints and angels enjoy in heaven.
An example of glory is when you restore on old, falling down mansion and put it back to the magnificent state it was in, restoring its former glory.

See glory in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. glories

1. great honor and admiration won by doing something important or valuable; fame; renown
2. anything bringing this
worshipful adoration or praise
the condition of highest achievement, splendor, prosperity, etc.: Greece in her glory
radiant beauty or splendor; magnificence
heaven or the bliss of heaven
1. a halo or its representation in art
2. any circle of light

Origin: ME glorie < OFr < L gloria

intransitive verb gloried, glorying

to be very proud; rejoice; exult: with in

See glory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. glo·ries

Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown.
Something conferring honor or renown.
A highly praiseworthy asset: Your wit is your crowning glory.
Adoration, praise, and thanksgiving offered in worship.
Majestic beauty and splendor; resplendence: The sun set in a blaze of glory.
The splendor and bliss of heaven; perfect happiness.
A height of achievement, enjoyment, or prosperity: ancient Rome in its greatest glory.
A halo, nimbus, or aureole. Also called gloriole.