gloating
|gloat-ing|
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/ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/
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/ˈɡləʊtɪŋ/
(gloat)
malicious pleasure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gloat' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'glouten,' where 'glouten' meant 'to look at with malicious satisfaction.'
Historical Evolution
'glouten' transformed into the modern English word 'gloat' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look at with malicious satisfaction,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to feel or express great pleasure or self-satisfaction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to feel or express great, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction.
She couldn't help gloating over her rival's failure.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45