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Definition of gloat

gloat

/ɡloʊt/
gloat
Adverb:gloatingly
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Plural:gloats
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Adjective:gloating
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Past Simple:gloated
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Past Participle:gloated
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Present Participle:gloating
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gloat Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.

Example

"The coach warned the players not to gloat over their victory during the post-game interview."

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• noun

1

An act or feeling of smug, malicious satisfaction over one's own success or another's misfortune.

Example

"He could barely conceal a quiet gloat when his rival's proposal was rejected by the committee."

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• Rhymes for gloat

• Nearby Words

glitz
glitziness
glitzy
gloat
gloater
gloatingly
glob

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the late 16th century in the sense 'to cast furtive or sidelong glances,' the word is probably of Scandinavian origin, related to Old Norse 'glotta' meaning 'to grin scornfully.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gloat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gloat
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