Meaning & use
Gloated
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Expressed excessive, smug satisfaction or pride over one's own success or another's misfortune.
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He gloated about his promotion in front of his less fortunate coworkers.
The rival team gloated after their unexpected victory.
A note on using this word
"Gloated" almost always carries a negative connotation, implying the pleasure taken is inappropriate or unkind.
Words with a similar meaning
boastedcrowed
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Words with an opposite meaning
commiserated
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