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Definition of "gloat"

Part of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Sense 1 (Noun):

A feeling of self-satisfaction or triumph over someone else's misfortune.

Example sentence: After winning the game, he couldn't hide his gloat.

Sense 2 (Verb):

To dwell on or to exhibit one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.

Example sentence: She couldn't help but gloat over her rival's failure.

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