Synonyms for gloat
Definitions
- v. 1
To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
You did well to win the game, but there's no need to gloat about it.
- v. 2
To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel.
Related words
- Word family
- gloaty
Forms
- Past participle
- gloated
e.g. gloated → triumphed, crowed, looked, stared…
Example sentences
- triumph The host country's triumph has a seismic effect.
- stare If you try to stare down a bear, it will maim you.
By length
- 4 letters
- look1, crow1, gaze1
- 5 letters
- stare1
- 7 letters
- triumph2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (triumph2 = 2 syllables).