Definition of gloat Gloat
/glowˈt/ - [glowt] - gloat
We found 8 definitions of gloat from 5 different sources.
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What does gloat mean?
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NounPlural: gloats |
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| gloat - malicious satisfaction | ||
| gloating, glee | ||
| satisfaction act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services" | ||
Verb |
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| gloat - dwell on with satisfaction | ||
| triumph, crow | ||
| vaunt, shoot a line, gasconade, brag, gas, boast, tout, bluster, swash, blow attack with gas; subject to gas fumes; "The despot gassed the rebellious tribes" | ||
| preen, congratulate dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera" | ||
| gloat - gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy | ||
| look have a certain outward or facial expression; "How does she look?"; "The child looks unhappy"; "She looked pale after the surgery" | ||
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- gloat (Noun)
An act or instance of gloating. - gloat (Verb)
To exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- gloat (v. i.)
To look steadfastly; to gaze earnestly; -- usually in a bad sense, to gaze with malignant satisfaction, passionate desire, lust, or avarice.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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gloat
glōt, v.i. to look eagerly, in a bad sense: to view with a wicked joy. [Ice. glotta, to grin.]
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