B1 — Intermediatenoun
gloria
glory, fame
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
famaonoresplendoregrandezzatrionfo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
vergognaignominiaumiliazionesconfittaoblio
Usage note
'Gloria' has a loftier, more poetic feel than 'fama'. 'Onore' is honour and respect. 'Trionfo' is a specific triumph. 'Nel pieno della sua gloria' = in the prime of his/her glory.
Example
"Gli atleti gareggiavano per la gloria olimpica."
"The athletes competed for Olympic glory."
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