Gloriously

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a magnificent and triumphant manner that brings great joy and splendor
2. In a manner full of majesty and beauty that inspires strong admiration and happiness
3. Done in a way that shows great beauty, splendor, or excellence

Etymology: "Gloriously" is a straightforward formation: the adjective "glorious" with the adverbial suffix "-ly" attached. The adjective traces back through Old French to Latin "gloriosus", meaning boastful or vainglorious, from "gloria", glory. The original sense carried a hint of showing off, a flavour that has largely faded from the modern word, which now expresses radiant splendour. The adverb itself entered English in Middle English, the period roughly between the 12th and late 15th centuries, when "-ly" was a productive way to turn adjectives into manner adverbs. Its meaning follows the adjective closely, so an action performed "gloriously" is done in a way that dazzles or delights the observer.

Synonyms: magnificently, splendidly, brilliantly

Antonyms: poorly, badly