What is "gloriousness"

Glorious \Glo"ri*ous\, a. [OF. glorios, glorious, F. glorieux, fr. L. gloriosus. See Glory, n.]

1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

   These are thy glorious works, Parent of good !
   --Milton.

2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious. [Obs.]

   Most miserable Is the desire that's glorious.
   --Shak.

3. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. [Colloq.]

   kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious, O'er all the ills of life victorious.
   --Burns.

   During his office treason was no crime, The sons of Belial had a glorious time.
   --Dryden.

   Syn: Eniment; noble; excellent; renowned; illustrious; celebrated; magnificent; grand; splendid. -- Glo"ri*ous*ly, adv. -- Glo"ri*ous*ness, n.
   --Udall.

   Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously.
   --Ex. xv. 21.

   I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation.
   --B. Jonson.

n. glory, the state or quality of being glorious