gloriful

Bulsted, as a ballad hero, a gloriful fellow, a darling whose deeds were all pardonable -- a mere puff of smoke in the splendour of his nature.

The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Complete George Meredith 1868

It succeeded; for the old man needed lively prattle of a less childish sort than Janet Ilchester's at his elbow, and that young lady, though true enough in her fashion, was the ardent friend of none but flourishing heads; whereas Julia, finding my name under a cloud at Riversley, spoke of me, I was led to imagine by Captain Bulsted, as a ballad hero, a gloriful fellow, a darling whose deeds were all pardonable -- a mere puff of smoke in the splendour of his nature.

The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 3 George Meredith 1868

It succeeded; for the old man needed lively prattle of a less childish sort than Janet Ilchester's at his elbow, and that young lady, though true enough in her fashion, was the ardent friend of none but flourishing heads; whereas Julia, finding my name under a cloud at Riversley, spoke of me, I was led to imagine by Captain Bulsted, as a ballad hero, a gloriful fellow, a darling whose deeds were all pardonable -- a mere puff of smoke in the splendour of his nature.

Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868