Gloat (Noun)
Meaning
Malicious satisfaction.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The politician's downfall brought a sense of gloat to her opponents, who had long criticized her policies.
- Her rival's failure in the competition filled her with a gloat that she couldn't hide.
- The gloat on his face was unmistakable as he watched his nemesis struggle to come to terms with the loss.
- The gloat in her voice was palpable as she rubbed her success in her friend's face.
- The crowd's gloat was short-lived, as the underdog team made a stunning comeback in the final minutes of the game.