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gloat

UK
/ɡləʊt/
US
/ɡloʊt/
gloat over

Translations

gloatnoun
gloats
pl
UK
/ɡləʊt/
US
/ɡloʊt/
jubilationSurtout au sens d’attitude ou d’acte de satisfaction triomphante, souvent malveillante.
His gloat over his rival's failure was evident to everyone in the room.
Sa jubilation devant l’échec de son rival était évidente pour tout le monde dans la pièce.
Additional translations
air satisfaitPour une expression du visage ou une allure de satisfaction triomphante.
Synonyms
gloating
smugness
self-satisfaction
exultation
triumph
malicious delight
schadenfreude
revelry
triumphalism
gloatverb
gloated
Past Simple
gloated
Past Participle
gloating
Gerund
UK
/ɡləʊt/
US
/ɡloʊt/
jubilerSe dit surtout avec une nuance de satisfaction maligne ou triomphante.
After winning the game, he couldn't help but gloat over his victory in front of his opponents.
Après avoir gagné le match, il n’a pas pu s’empêcher de jubiler devant ses adversaires.
Additional translations
se rengorgerNuance de suffisance ou d’autosatisfaction; registre courant.
se délecterEmploi plus neutre, sans idée nécessairement malveillante.
Synonyms
crow
delight
boast
exult
glory
revel

Definitions

gloatnoun
An act of dwelling on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.
His gloat over his rival's failure was evident to everyone in the room.
A look or expression of triumphant or smug satisfaction.
A self-satisfied gloat spread across his face when he heard the news.
gloatverb
To dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.
After winning the game, he couldn't help but gloat over his victory in front of his opponents.
To gaze at or think about something with great or excessive satisfaction, gratification, or delight, sometimes without malicious intent.
She couldn't help but gloat at the impressive painting she had just finished.
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