gloat — 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/
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 chess champion couldn't help but gloat after crushing his rival in three moves.
Gloat from your boat with a laugh in your throat!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
gloat (verb) - a single morpheme with no clear internal structure; possibly from Old Norse 'glotta' (to mock or grin scornfully)
🎵Rhyme
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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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