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gloatingly

/ˈɡloʊ.tɪŋ.li/

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adverb

/ˈɡloʊ.tɪŋ.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, описывающее действие, выполняемое с самодовольством или злорадным удовлетворением, часто по поводу чужой неудачи. Происходит от глагола 'gloat' и имеет негативный оттенок.

An adverb describing an action performed with smugness or malicious satisfaction, often at another's misfortune. It is derived from the verb 'gloat' and carries a negative connotation.

  1. In a gloating mannerC1informal

    Acting with smug satisfaction, especially about one's own success or another's misfortune.

    ruЗлорадно

    • He smiled gloatingly after winning the argument.
    • She looked gloatingly at her opponent's failure.
    • They spoke gloatingly about their team's victory.

    Synonymsexultantlygleefullyjubilantlysmuglytriumphantly

Forms
  • more gloatingly comparative form
  • most gloatingly superlative form