Gloat ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Gloat ( verb )

1. To feel or show great pleasure or self-satisfaction, especially in another's misfortune.
2. To look at or think about something with great pleasure or self-satisfaction.

Origin:

Middle english gloten, from old english glōtian, from glōt joy, from glōwan to be glad.

Examples:

1. He gloated over his victory.
2. She couldn't help but gloat over her new car.
3. They gloated over their success.
4. He gloated over his rival's defeat.
5. She gloated over the pictures of her ex's new girlfriend.

(As a noun)

Gloat ( noun )

1. To feel or show great pleasure or self-satisfaction, especially in another's misfortune.
2. To look at or think about something with great pleasure or self-satisfaction.

Origin:

Middle english gloten, from old english glōtian, from glōt joy, from glōwan to be glad.

Examples:

1. He gloated over his victory.
2. She couldn't help but gloat over her new car.
3. They gloated over their success.
4. He gloated over his rival's defeat.
5. She gloated over the pictures of her ex's new girlfriend.