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gloat Definition and Meaning in English (gloat definition)

verb
Synonyms:rejoiceexulttriumph
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Gloat definition: To express excessive, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction at one's own success or another's misfortune.

Definitions of Gloat

  1. 1verb

    To express excessive, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction at one's own success or another's misfortune.

Example Sentences

casual

“He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's defeat.”

casual

“It's impolite to gloat when you win a game.”

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third person singulargloats
past tensegloated
present participlegloating
agent noungloater

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Gloat definition: To express excessive, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction at one's own success or another's misfortune.
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'Gloat' translates to 'gloat' in English. Gloat definition: To express excessive, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction at one's own success or another's misfortune.
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