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glorious revolution
 

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Noun glorious revolution has 1 sense
  1. English Revolution, Glorious Revolution, Bloodless Revolution - the revolution against James II; there was little armed resistance to William and Mary in England although battles were fought in Scotland and Ireland (1688-1689)
    --1 is a kind of revolution

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Glorious Revolution

Noun

Sense: A political revolution that took place in England in 1688, when William of Orange invaded England and overthrew King James II without bloodshed.

Example Sentence: The Glorious Revolution fundamentally transformed the British monarchy and established parliamentary sovereignty.

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Adjective

Sense: Characterized by great splendor, magnificence, or beauty.

Example Sentence: The sunset over the ocean was a glorious sight to behold.

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Adjective

Sense: Full of glory; deserving of glory.

Example Sentence: The athlete gave a glorious performance and won the gold medal.

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