noun
gloating
GLOH-tihng
Gloating (noun) means Smug, self-satisfied behaviour after a win or someone else's loss. Example: “The team's gloating after the match annoyed the losing side.”
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Smug, self-satisfied behaviour after a win or someone else's loss.
"The team's gloating after the match annoyed the losing side."
How to use gloating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of gloating — showing off about beating someone.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gloatings
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What does “gloating” mean?
The word “gloating” means smug, self-satisfied behaviour after a win or someone else's loss. In plain terms, the act of gloating — showing off about beating someone.
How do you pronounce “gloating”?
“Gloating” is pronounced GLOH-tihng (/ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gloating” in a sentence?
Here is “gloating” used in a sentence: “The team's gloating after the match annoyed the losing side.”
What part of speech is “gloating”?
“Gloating” is a noun.
