gloat
word
Definition
To show pleasure or satisfaction, usually in an unkind or mean way, when something good happens to you or something bad happens to someone else.
Usage & Nuances
Usually negative; implies taking pleasure in others' failures or your own success over someone. Typical in phrases like 'gloat over'. Not formal; often disapproved of. Don't confuse with 'boast' (proudly talk about yourself).
Spanish: regodearse - presumirPortuguese (BR): regozijar-se - vangloriar-sePortuguese (PT): regozijar-se - vangloriar-seChinese (Simplified): 幸灾乐祸Chinese (Traditional): 幸災樂禍Hindi: ऊपर घमंड करना - खुशी से दिखाना (किसी और की विफलता पर)Arabic: يشمت - يتفاخرBengali: আনন্দ প্রকাশ করা (অপরের ব্যর্থতায়) - আত্মতুষ্টি দেখানোRussian: злорадствовать - злорадно радоватьсяJapanese: ほくそ笑む - 得意げに喜ぶVietnamese: đắc ý - hả hêKorean: 고소해하다 - 의기양양해하다Turkish: sevinçle alay etmek - kıvançla bakmakUrdu: خوشی منانا (دوسروں کی بدقسمتی پر) - اکڑناIndonesian: membanggakan diri (atas kegagalan orang lain) - merasa puas diri
Example Sentences
Please don't gloat when you win.
basic
He began to gloat over his success.
basic
It's rude to gloat about other people's mistakes.
basic
Stop gloating—everyone knows you got the highest score.
natural
She couldn't resist gloating when her team won the championship.
natural
They were quick to gloat over their rival's loss.
natural