as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph
proud grandparents who kvell over every thing that their precious little darlings do
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bragging
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Martin jumped in to say that Short was bragging about his own hairdo on the car ride to the award show.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025 -
For many professionals—especially those from cultures that emphasize collaboration over individual recognition—describing their impact can feel uncomfortably like bragging.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Kvelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kvelling. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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