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gloating

UK
/ɡləʊtɪŋ/
US
/ɡloʊtɪŋ/
gloating over

Translations

gloatingnoun
gloatings
pl
His gloating was evident when he saw his rival fail.
Его злорадство было очевидно, когда он увидел, как его соперник потерпел неудачу.
Synonyms
malicious joy
glee
self-satisfaction
smugness
boasting
gloatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɡləʊtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/
Functions as a present-participle adjective (e.g., "a gloating smile").
He gave a gloating smile after winning the competition.
Он злорадно улыбнулся после победы в соревновании.
Synonyms
relishing
vainglorious
savoring
bragging
victorious
smug
triumphant
exultant
gleeful
self-satisfied
gloatverb

gloating

Gerund

gloated
Past Simple
gloated
Past Participle
gloating
Gerund
UK
/ɡləʊt/
US
/ɡloʊt/
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Он не мог не злорадствовать по поводу неудачи своего соперника.
Synonyms
delight
revel
glory
exult
crow
boast

Definitions

gloatingnoun
The act of dwelling on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.
His gloating over the team's loss was evident in his mocking laughter.
gloatinggerund / present participle
Feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction in one's own success or another's misfortune.
His gloating expression made it clear that he was pleased with his rival's failure.
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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