inglorious
adjective
Simple meaning
Not bringing honor and glory.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihnglawreeuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnɡˈlɔɹiəs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Not bringing honor and glory
“Some mute inglorious Milton here may rest.”
Ignominious; disgraceful.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Not bringing honor and glory
Used this way, inglorious is a common word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Some mute inglorious Milton here may rest.”
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Sense: not bringing honor and glory
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