Gloria GLOR-ree-ah Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Latin , glory ] Definition 1. The first word of "Gloria in excels is Deo", the second item in the ordinary of the Mass. 2. The "Gloria Patri", or doxology sung at the end of a canticle or psalm. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2013-02-14 19:10:11