gloriole

English

Etymology

From Latin gloriola.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡlɔːɹi.oʊl/

Noun

gloriole (plural glorioles)

  1. halo

Translations

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin gloriola. Compare gloire, -ole.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡlɔ.ʁjɔl/

Noun

gloriole f (plural glorioles)

  1. vainglory derived from small things
    Synonyms: vanité, orgueil
    Être sensible à la gloriole. ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
    Sa gloriole d’auteur ne fut pas satisfaite d’un éloge aussi modéré. ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

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