How to Say “Glory” in Latin

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glōria
feminine
The English phrase glory is translated into Latin as glōria.
glōria is a noun meaning honour, admiration or distinction. It can be used to represent renown and praise.
Meaning: honour, admiration, or distinction (noun)

Which one should you use?

While glōria refers to the abstract concept of glory or honour, the word fāma refers specifically to a person's reputation or fame.

Related words

To boast, to be proud (verb): glōrior.

To exult with joy, to rejoice (verb): glōrior.

How does it change in a sentence?

glōria is a feminine noun. Its genitive singular form, meaning 'of glory', is glōriae and its accusative plural form, meaning 'glories', is glōriās. The related verb glōrior, which means 'to boast', 'to be proud', 'to exult with joy' or 'to rejoice', is a deponent verb, which means it uses passive forms to convey an active meaning.

Did you know?

  • In Roman culture, glōria was not just an internal feeling but a public asset that could be inherited or passed down through a family lineage to maintain status.
  • In Roman military contexts, glōria was often linked to the 'triumph', a specific parade where a general was treated as a god for a single day.
  • The Latin word glōria can be used to describe the 'glory' of a physical object, such as the brilliance or shine of a gemstone or polished metal.

Examples in context

  • Magnus Caesar honoribus maiorum gloriam accepit.
    Great Caesar received glory through the honors of his ancestors.
  • Doctrina et virtus claritatem homini afferunt.
    Knowledge and virtue bring glory to a person.
  • Hic vir aetate sua multum decus ac laudem assequitur.
    This man gains much glory and praise during his lifetime.
  • Glōria magna est.
    The glory is great.

Example conversation

Lucia and Gaius discuss a victorious general.

  1. Lucia

    Vidēstne quam glōria eius crescit?
    Do you see how his glory grows?
  2. Gaius

    Ita est, Lucia, omnēs eum laudant.
    It is so, Lucia, everyone praises him.
  3. Lucia

    Sōla glōria fīnis vītae eius est.
    Glory alone is the purpose of his life.
  4. Gaius

    Sed virtūs gravis est, Gaie.
    But virtue is a heavy burden, Gaius.

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