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gloatingly Antonyms

Opposite of gloatingly

Pinning down the opposite of gloatingly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a smug, triumphant, or maliciously self-satisfied manner, especially over one's own success or another's misfortune.

Usage Example

"After winning the debate, he smiled humbly at his rivals across the aisle."

Strongest
humbly
Strong
modestly
graciously
sympathetically
compassionately

Similar words to gloatingly

Words similar to gloatingly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

smugly
triumphantly
exultantly
boastfully
gleefully
crowing
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• Nearby Words

glitzy
gloat
gloater
gloatingly
global
globalism
globalist

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