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Gloat vs Braggart - What's the difference?

gloat | braggart |

As nouns the difference between gloat and braggart

is that gloat is an act or instance of gloating while braggart is someone who boasts.

As a verb gloat

is to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.

gloat

English

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Verb

(en verb)
  • To exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An act or instance of gloating.
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    braggart

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • someone who boasts.
  • * Shakespeare
  • O, I could play the woman with mine eyes, / And braggart with my tongue.

    Synonyms

    * braggadocio * bragger * boaster * See also