"gloriously" meaning in Middle English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈɡlɔːriuːsliː/, /ˈɡlɔːriusliː/, /ˈɡlɔːriuːsliːtʃ(ə)/ Forms: gloriousliche [alternative], gloryously [alternative], gloriousely [alternative], gloriousli [alternative], gloriosely [alternative], glorieusely [alternative], gloryousliche [alternative]
Etymology: From glorious + -ly. Etymology templates: {{af|enm|glorious|-ly|id2=adverbial}} glorious + -ly Head templates: {{head|enm|adverb||||{{{2}}}|head=}} gloriously, {{enm-adv}} gloriously
  1. In a glorious or wonderful way (especially in religious contexts)
    Sense id: en-gloriously-enm-adv-ORKR~H4K
  2. (Late Middle English) In an attractive or pleasing way; in a way that displays beauty. Tags: Late-Middle-English
    Sense id: en-gloriously-enm-adv-XAbL6XrP Categories (other): Late Middle English, Appearance, Religion Disambiguation of Appearance: 10 90 Disambiguation of Religion: 40 60
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