Gloat

/ɡloʊt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To take pleasure in one's own success or in someone else's misfortune in an arrogant or boastful manner.

He couldn't help but gloat over his victory in the competition.

To feel or express great, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction.

She gloatingly recounted how her rivals had failed to meet the deadline.

To look or gaze in an unpleasing or smug manner.

He gloat at the misfortune of those who doubted him.

Middle English 'gloten,' probably from Old Norse 'gloða' to sizzle.

gloat over someone

to take pleasure in someone else's misfortune.

gloating victory

celebrating a win in a way that appears smug or arrogant.

brag

to boast about one's achievements.

smug

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself.

gloatfest

After winning the championship, the team's gloatfest lasted for days.

to gloat hard

He was gloating hard after beating his rival.