The Dark Side of Gloating: Understanding the Feeling and Its Impact
Gloating is a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction that comes from seeing someone else experience misfortune or failure. It can also refer to the act of taking pleasure in someone else's misery or failure, often by rubbing their nose in it or boasting about one's own success.
Example sentences:
* She couldn't help but gloat over her rival's mistake, even though it made her look bad.
* He was gloating over his victory, making sure everyone knew how much better he was than his opponent.
Synonyms for gloating include:
* Basking
* Boasting
* Crowing
* Gleefulness
* Triumphant
Antonyms for gloating include:
* Humility
* Modesty
* Self-deprecation
* Sympathy
* Empathy
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