Also means
splendid
Usage Note
Glorioso can describe a historically triumphant event (una victoria gloriosa), a person of great renown, or simply something magnificent. La Gloriosa is a common historical shorthand in Spain for the 1868 revolution. In colloquial use it also carries mild irony — qué glorioso chiste (what a brilliant joke) can be sarcastic.
Examples
"Los jugadores celebraron su gloriosa victoria con el trofeo en alto."
Natural Translation
The players celebrated their glorious victory with the trophy held high.
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