in all its glory

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   looking as beautiful, impressive, or complete as something can be, with nothing hidden or missing.

   Grammar: Comes after a noun or pronoun: 'the garden in all its glory'. The possessive changes with the noun: his/her/its/their.

   Patterns

   • something in all its glory
   • see something in all its glory
   • in all its/his/her glory

   We arrived at the palace just as the sunset lit it up in all its glory.

   The old car was polished and on display in all its glory.

   After the restoration, the cathedral stood in all its glory once more.

2. 2phrasefixed phrasehumorous

   used humorously to describe something that is shown completely, including its faults or silly details.

   Grammar: Often used with a joking tone after a noun: 'the report, in all its glory'.

   Patterns

   • something in all its glory

   Here is my essay, in all its glory, complete with coffee stains.

   He showed us his new haircut in all its glory.

Common combinations

in all its glory

The mountain appeared in all its glory after the clouds cleared.

in all his glory

The actor walked on stage in all his glory.

in all their glory

The dancers performed in all their glory.

see something in all its glory

You should see the valley in all its glory in autumn.

Synonyms and how they differ

in full splendor

More formal and usually about grand, beautiful things, not everyday objects.

at its best

Focuses on the best possible condition or performance, not on being fully visible.

Commonly confused: in all its glory or in glory?

Practice

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