Glory

(89), n. [Lat. gloria, allied to clarus, bright, clear; O. Fr. glorie, glore, gloire, N. Fr. only gloire, Pr., Sp., Pg., & It. gloria.] 1. Praise, honor, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; honorable fame; renown; celebrity. Glory to God in the highest. Luke ii. 14. Spread his glory through all countries wide. Spencer. 2. That quality in a person or thing which secures general praise or honor; that which brings or gives renown; an object of pride or boast; the occasion of praise; excellency; brilliancy; splendor. Think it no glory to swell in tyranny. Sidney. Jewels lose their glory if neglected. Shak. Your sex's glory 'tis to shine unknown. Young.

3. Pride; boastfulness; arrogance. “In glory of thy fortunes.” Chapman.
4. The presence of the divine Being; the manifestations of the divine nature and favor to the blessed in heaven; celestial honor; heaven.

Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Ps. lxxiii. 24. 5. (Paint.) A circle of rays, or a circular effulgence, surrounding the head or entire figure of saints, &c., and especially of the Savior; aureola.