gloat

Definition of Gloat in English :

1. glee, gloat, gloating

malicious satisfaction

2. crow, gloat, triumph

dwell on with satisfaction

3. gloat

gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Gloat

verb

1. (intransitive; often foll by over)

to dwell (on) with malevolent smugness or exultation

noun

2.

the act of gloating

verb intransitive

1.

to gaze or think with exultation or malicious pleasure

often with over

noun

2.

the act of gloating

intr.v. gloat·ed, gloat·ing, gloats

To feel or express great, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction: Don't gloat over your rival's misfortune.

n.

1. The act of gloating.

2. A feeling of great, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction.