gloat

Meanings

• to take pleasure in someone else's misfortune

  - "He gloated over his rival's failure."
  - "Why do people feel the need to gloat over others' misfortunes?"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with gloat
boast , coast , gastrointestinal , toast

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. gloat () :
   

2. gloom () :
   

3. glove () :
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of gloat that leads to same result
gloat , gloated , gloater , gloaters , gloating , gloatingly , gloats

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'gloat' can be traced back to the Old English word 'glidan', which means 'to slide'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved, and by the Middle English period, 'gloat' had taken on the meaning of 'taking pleasure in someone else's misfortune'.

---

Memorize "gloat" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize gloat is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.