kvell

Definition of kvellnext
as in to delight
to feel or express joy or triumph proud grandparents who kvell over every thing that their precious little darlings do

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Recent Examples of kvell Any fan of borscht will kvell at the idea of a beet latke. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022 Bonnie Winkelman, 62, was kvelling (gushing) over her Lhasa apso, Einstein. Alix Strauss, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2017
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  • Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 June 2026
  • That is probably what surprised, and delighted, me the most.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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  • That means Chevy still has plenty to brag about.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 June 2026
  • The old corporate flex of bragging about 80-hour workweeks, where busyness is the proxy for importance, and volume serves as the proof of commitment, is more and more a liability in today’s times.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

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“Kvell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kvell. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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