gloat (**글**로트) — to feel or express great, often malicious, satisfaction or self-satisfaction
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel or express great, often malicious, satisfaction or self-satisfaction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡloʊt/
Korean meaning: 득의양양해하다, 우쭐대다, (남의 불행을) 고소해하다
Korean pronunciation: **글**로트
Example Sentences
- Stop gloating! You only won because I let you win at chess.
- She couldn't help but gloat when her ex-boyfriend's new car broke down.
- While his teammates celebrated, he stood aside gloating about his perfect score.
gloat
VERB//ɡloʊt//
to feel or express great, often malicious, satisfaction or self-satisfaction
The winner gloats over their rival's broken science project
Gloat from your boat with a laugh in your throat!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'gloat' is uncertain but likely derived from Old Norse 'glotta' meaning 'to grin scornfully' or from Scandinavian languages, first appearing in English in the 16th century.
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📝Examples
“Stop gloating! You only won because I let you win at chess.”
“She couldn't help but gloat when her ex-boyfriend's new car broke down.”
“While his teammates celebrated, he stood aside gloating about his perfect score.”
“Don't gloat too much about eating my pizza - I put extra hot sauce on your slice!”
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