What does gloat mean?
Gloat means To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune..
Gloat
/ɡloʊt/ · verb
Meaning
To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune..
Definitions by Sense
- To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
- To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel.
- An act or instance of gloating.
Example Sentences
You did well to win the game, but there's no need to gloat about it.
They spun wildly on their heels, jodelling after the accepted manner of a 'gloat,' which is not unremotely allied to the primitive man's song of triumph […]
Synonyms for gloat
Antonyms for gloat
Related Words
Word Forms
- gloats
- gloating
- gloated
- glote
- glout
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gloat?
Common synonyms include schadenfreude, glee, gloating, crow.
What is the opposite of gloat?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gloat in a sentence?
You did well to win the game, but there's no need to gloat about it.
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