Words similar to gloat

Example sentences for: gloat

How can you use “gloat” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

While publicly accusing Republicans of tactics aimed at gaining political advantage, Democrats privately gloat that the tactics will give Democrats a political advantage.
Even so, I couldn't help but gloat a little as I read the papers.
I don't know--I don't really like to gloat.
Recognizing this trap, Clinton instructed his aides not to gloat.
An article warns Americans not to gloat over Japan's economic woes: We need a strong Japan to keep the world economy stable.