Definition of gloat
intransitive verb
1 obsolete : to look or glance admiringly or amorously
2 : to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight gloat over an enemy's misfortune
gloater
noungloatingly
adverbFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of gloat in a Sentence
After such a tough campaign, they're gloating over their victory in the election.
Origin and Etymology of gloat
akin to Middle English glouten to scowl and perhaps to Old Norse glotta to grin scornfully
First Known Use: 1605
Origin and Etymology of gloat
see 1gloat
First Known Use: 1899
GLOAT Defined for English Language Learners
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: to show in an improper or selfish way that you are happy with your own success or another person's failure
GLOAT Defined for Kids
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: to talk or think about something with mean or selfish satisfaction He was determined never to spring a tear for the prince to gloat over. — Sid Fleischman, The Whipping Boy
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