gloated; gloating; gloats
1
: to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
gloat over an enemy's misfortune
2
obsolete
: to look or glance admiringly or amorously
gloater
noun
gloatingly
adverb
Examples of gloat in a Sentence
Verb
After such a tough campaign, they're gloating over their victory in the election.
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
While many were quick to gloat that Grewal was defeated by enemies lobbying against him, turnover is common in the high-pressure role.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Michael Niziolek, cleveland, 24 Oct. 2022
Continue reading … ‘A FLOP’ - MSNBC, CNN, ABC and more gloat over Sussmann acquittal and cast doubt on Durham probe.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 2 June 2022
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Verb
Julien gloats as Emily tries to manage her young charge, who is out-Emilying her.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
While many were quick to gloat that Grewal was defeated by enemies lobbying against him, turnover is common in the high-pressure role.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
Not bad for an offense that just a few weeks ago was thought to be searching for an identity, but Taylor didn’t gloat.
—Michael Niziolek, cleveland, 24 Oct. 2022
Continue reading … ‘A FLOP’ - MSNBC, CNN, ABC and more gloat over Sussmann acquittal and cast doubt on Durham probe.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 2 June 2022
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“Gloat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gloat. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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