gloat

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There is a temptation to gloat, laugh at and mock them, but that may be a trap which further imperil American democracy.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

A woman who lost her home at the start of the year due to coastal erosion has warned visitors to "stay away and don't gloat".

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

He didn’t gloat when coaches dutifully dropped to the court to pay the push-up price.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025

I want to tell Leigh about the wasps, about how expansive and openhearted I have become this year, but I don’t want to gloat too much, and I’m aware I may sound slightly deranged.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2024

“Fine. We’ll do your idea, then,” Kim said, and when we got a B minus, she seemed to gloat about our mediocre grade.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman