Meaning
glory
- praise
In a sentence
Quel giorno la squadra ha conquistato la gloria.
That day the team achieved glory.
Cerchi davvero la gloria o solo un buon lavoro?
Are you really looking for glory or just a good job?
Non voglio gloria, mi basta un grazie sincero.
I don't want glory, a sincere thanks is enough for me.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gloria | feminine · singular |
| glorie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use gloria for lofty, literary, religious, or historical contexts; for everyday fame, fama is usually more natural.
- In church language, gloria often appears in fixed formulas and titles, so it can sound elevated outside those contexts.
- Common pattern: rendere gloria a qualcuno / a Dio. English speakers often wrongly use a direct object without a.