gloat

Example Sentences

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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

Maybe there was an urge to gloat after the 31-20 triumph, but he resisted.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Who has the right to gloat over escaping the CrowdStrike meltdown last week?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

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

And with that, even as his eyes were lifted up to gloat on his prize, he stepped too far, toppled, wavered for a moment on the brink, and then with a shriek he fell.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien