gloated; gloating; gloats
Definition of gloat
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
gloat
nounDefinition of gloat (Entry 2 of 2)
: the act or feeling of one who gloats
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The first known use of gloat was in 1605
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