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Definition of gloater

gloater

/ˈɡloʊ.tɚ/
gloat · er
Adverb:gloatingly
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Plural:gloaters
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Adjective:gloating
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gloater Lexical Profile

gloater Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who dwells on their own success or another's misfortune with smug, arrogant, or malicious satisfaction.

Example

"Nobody likes a sore winner, and his constant taunting quickly gave him a reputation as an insufferable gloater."

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• Rhymes for gloater

• Nearby Words

glitziness
glitzy
gloat
gloater
gloatingly
glob
global

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'gloat' plus the agent suffix '-er'. The verb 'gloat' dates to the 16th century, likely of Scandinavian origin (related to Old Norse 'glotta', meaning to grin or smile scornfully), originally meaning to cast sideward or furtive glances before shifting to its modern sense of smug satisfaction.

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