100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "gloat"

Definition

Gloat (verb): To take great pleasure in one's own success or another's misfortune, often in a smug or arrogant manner.

Synonyms

• Revel
• Exult
• Boast
• Triumph
• Brag
• Crow
• Smirk
• Swagger

Antonyms

• Mourn
• Commiserate
• Sympathize
• Grieve
• Condole

Examples

1. After winning the match, he couldn't help but gloat over his rival's defeat.
2. She tended to gloat about her promotion, making her colleagues feel uncomfortable.
3. Instead of supporting his friend, he chose to gloat when he heard the news of his failure.
4. The fans began to gloat as their team scored the final goal.
5. It's unsportsmanlike to gloat after a victory.
6. He tried not to gloat, but his smile gave him away.
7. She would often gloat about her cooking skills in front of her friends.
8. The politician seemed to gloat over his opponent's missteps during the debate.
9. When the stock market crashed, some investors began to gloat over their decisions to sell early.
10. His tendency to gloat made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
11. They couldn't resist the urge to gloat when their predictions came true.
12. After finishing the project ahead of schedule, he began to gloat about his efficiency.
13. She didn't want to gloat, but her academic achievements were hard to downplay.
14. The children began to gloat when they saw their friend's mistakes in the game.
15. It was hard for him not to gloat when he received the award that everyone wanted.
16. As she read the email about her promotion, she couldn't help but gloat silently.
17. He would often gloat about his extensive knowledge of trivia.
18. The team members tried to remain humble, despite their coach's tendency to gloat.
19. After the election results, he couldn't help but gloat over his campaign's success.
20. She felt a sense of satisfaction as she watched her competitors gloat prematurely.
21. It's important to celebrate success without gloating over others.
22. He tried to be gracious in victory, but his gloat was evident.
23. The tabloid magazine seemed to gloat over the celebrity's downfall.
24. During the game, I felt the urge to gloat whenever I made a good play.
25. When she won the contest, she wanted to gloat on social media, but decided against it.
26. They were quick to gloat about their achievements during the team meeting.
27. Her friends warned her not to gloat, as it could affect her relationships.
28. He felt the need to gloat after his successful presentation.
29. The students began to gloat when they learned about their high test scores.
30. She tried to keep a straight face, but couldn't help but gloat.
31. After the game, he couldn't resist a little gloat over the winning score.
32. The siblings began to gloat when they found out who had the highest grades.
33. His gloat was hardly surprising after his remarkable performance.
34. They were criticized for their gloat after the successful campaign.
35. She felt guilty for wanting to gloat over her friend's mistake.
36. The victory party turned into a gloat fest that alienated some guests.
37. He didn't want to gloat, but it felt good to be right.
38. After her promotion, she tried to avoid gloating in front of her coworkers.
39. The victory speech was filled with gloat, much to the audience's dismay.
40. The athlete’s gloat became a trending topic on social media.
41. It’s essential to celebrate without gloating.
42. He felt the urge to gloat but kept his composure.
43. Her gloat after the exam results was unwelcome by her peers.
44. The team went out for drinks to celebrate, but avoided any gloat.
45. His gloat was uncharacteristic, given his usually humble nature.
46. She tried to suppress her gloat when she beat her rival.
47. They knew it was wrong to gloat but couldn’t help themselves.
48. His friends reminded him to avoid gloating when sharing his success.
49. The comments section was filled with gloat from fans after the win.
50. She often found it hard not to gloat after completing a tough challenge.
51. The gloat in his voice was unmistakable when discussing his victory.
52. He was warned not to gloat, especially around those who lost.
53. The teacher encouraged students to celebrate their achievements without gloating.
54. She felt a sense of pride, but chose not to gloat.
55. The gloat in his tone made others feel belittled.
56. Instead of gloating, he offered to help his friend improve.
57. The winner’s gloat turned the celebration sour for some.
58. He learned that gloating often leads to resentment.
59. Her gloat about the new car made her friends envious.
60. Even in victory, he maintained a humble demeanor to avoid gloating.
61. The media’s gloat over the athlete’s loss was unnecessary.
62. She tried to keep her gloat in check when she received accolades.
63. They celebrated their success but did not gloat over it.
64. His gloat after the exam was met with mixed reactions.
65. She had every right to gloat, but chose humility instead.
66. The gloat on his face was hard to miss after he won.
67. It is better to be gracious than to gloat.
68. Her friends advised against any gloat after the contest.
69. The room filled with gloat after the successful presentation.
70. He couldn’t help but gloat when his theory was proven correct.
71. She felt the need to gloat, but knew it would hurt others.
72. The gloat in his email was apparent after the project launch.
73. Instead of gloating, they congratulated their competitors.
74. She felt a twinge of guilt as she began to gloat.
75. They celebrated their win, but avoided any gloat.
76. His gloat was met with disapproval from his peers.
77. She chose to remain humble rather than gloat about her success.
78. The gloat that followed the victory was infectious.
79. Even in defeat, he refused to gloat.
80. Her gloat about the award was a bit over the top.
81. They were careful not to gloat in front of their friends who lost.
82. His gloat after the promotion was hard to ignore.
83. She tried to temper her gloat with words of encouragement.
84. The gloat from the winning team was expected.
85. He learned that gloating can backfire in the long run.
86. The gloat from the fans was palpable after the victory.
87. She tried to suppress her gloat when discussing the competition.
88. His gloat seemed to overshadow the team's hard work.
89. They shared their success stories without any gloat.
90. The gloat in his voice made the loss sting even more.
91. She tried to avoid any hint of gloat after her success.
92. The team celebrated without falling into the trap of gloat.
93. He was proud of his accomplishments, but refrained from gloating.
94. The gloat from the audience was overwhelming after the performance.
95. She felt a rush of joy but stopped short of any gloat.
96. They understood that gloating could lead to jealousy.
97. His gloat was quickly silenced by the coach's warning.
98. After the game, he couldn't help but gloat about his skills.
99. She felt a mix of pride and guilt over her gloat.
100. The post-game interview was filled with gloat from the winning team.