Gloated: meaning, definitions and examples
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gloated
[ ɡloʊtɪd ]
expressing triumph
To gloat means to take great pleasure in one's own success or in the misfortune of others. It often implies a sense of superiority or condescension. This term is commonly used in competitive scenarios, such as sports or exams, where one individual celebrates their victory while showing little regard for those who have lost. Gloating can come across as boastful, and it may damage relationships due to perceived arrogance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She couldn't help but gloat after winning the competition.
- He gloat about his promotion in front of his colleagues.
- After their team won, the fans started to gloat over their rivals.
- He tried not to gloat, but his smile gave him away.
Translations
Translations of the word "gloated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esnobou
- se vangloriou
- se gabaritou
🇮🇳 घमंड करना
- खुश होना
- बड़ाई करना
🇩🇪 geprahlt
- geschwelgt
- sich gefreut
🇮🇩 berbangga
- sombong
- bermegah-megah
🇺🇦 похвалятися
- хвалитися
- гордитися
🇵🇱 przechwalać się
- chełpić się
- cieszyć się
🇯🇵 自慢する
- 誇る
- 喜ぶ
🇫🇷 se vanter
- se glorifier
- se réjouir
🇪🇸 presumir
- jactarse
- alegrarse
🇹🇷 övünmek
- kibirlenmek
- gururlanmak
🇰🇷 자랑하다
- 뽐내다
- 기뻐하다
🇸🇦 يتفاخر
- يتباهى
- يفرح
🇨🇿 chlubit se
- vychloubat se
- radovat se
🇸🇰 chváliť sa
- vychvaľovať sa
- tešiť sa
🇨🇳 自夸
- 骄傲
- 高兴
🇸🇮 pohvaliti se
- bahati se
- veseliti se
🇮🇸 þykja
- skálda
- gleðjast
🇰🇿 мақтану
- өзін-өзі көрсету
- қуану
🇬🇪 გაიამაყო
- ქედმაღლობით საუბარი
- გახარება
🇦🇿 övünmək
- təmtəraqla danışmaq
- sevinmək
🇲🇽 presumir
- alardear
- alegrarse
Etymology
The word 'gloat' comes from the Middle English term 'glouten', which means to look or stare stupidly. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'glótta', meaning to glare or to peer. Historically, the term has evolved to encompass a more emotional connotation of taking pleasure in one's success or delighting in the failures of others. The transition from a simple state of gazing to a more emotive experience reflects societal views on success and competition. The use of the term has become more common in the context of sports, politics, and any competitive arena where triumphs and failures are publicly visible.