Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Glorious; illustrious; resounding: Describing an achievement, victory, or action that is celebrated for its great success, heroism, and magnificent impact. It implies fame and grandeur.
   • Heroic; valiant: Describing a sacrifice or effort that is exceptionally brave and honorable, often in a military or patriotic context.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Quân đội giành được chiến thắng oanh liệt. (The army achieved a glorious victory.)
  • Người lính đã hi sinh một cách oanh liệt. (The soldier died a heroic death.)
  • Đó là một trang sử oanh liệt của dân tộc. (That is a glorious page in the nation's history.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "oanh liệt" is primarily used in formal, literary, or historical contexts to describe events, victories, or sacrifices of great historical or national significance. It is not typically used for everyday accomplishments.

Variants and Related Words

• Oanh oanh liệt liệt (idiomatic reduplication): An intensified form meaning "extremely glorious and resounding," used for added emphasis on the scale and fame of an achievement.

Synonyms

• Glorious: Having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration.
• Illustrious: Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
• Resounding: Unmistakable; emphatic (e.g., a resounding success).
• Heroic: Showing extreme courage and admired for brave deeds.

Related Idioms

• While "oanh liệt" itself is not commonly part of longer idioms, it is a key descriptive term within historical narratives and patriotic phrases, such as (glorious military feat) or (illustrious career).

adj

1. glorious; far-famed
   • chiến công oanh liệt
     glorious feats