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gloatingly Synonyms
Another word for gloatingly
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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 smugly at his rivals across the aisle."
Strongest
smugly
Strong
triumphantly
exultantly
boastfully
gleefully
crowing
Opposites of gloatingly
The opposite of gloatingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
humbly
modestly
graciously
sympathetically
compassionately
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gloatingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gloatingly