What does GLOAT mean?
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gloat
- Parts of Speech: verb, noun
- Definitions:
- verb: to contemplate or dwell on ones own success or anothers misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure
- noun: an act or feeling of gloating
- Pronunciations:
- US: /ɡloʊt/
- UK: /ɡləʊt/
- Origin and Usage: The word "gloat" originated from the Old Norse word "gloa" which means "to grin". It was first used in the 16th century. The verb form of "gloat" is commonly used to describe someone who is taking pleasure in someone elses misfortune or bragging about their own success. The noun form of "gloat" refers to the act of gloating or the feeling associated with it.
- Synonyms: relish, revel, delight, bask, triumph, exult
- Related Words: golly, glaze, glare, glint, glean
- Example Sentences:
- She couldn help but gloat over her rivals defeat.
- His gloating over his promotion was irritating to his coworkers.
- Their gloat was short-lived when they realized the consequences of their actions.
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