gloater
Ungracious victory celebrant
A gloater is someone who takes excessive, visible pleasure in their own success or another's misfortune.
The gloater doesn't just win—they make sure you know they're savoring it: The gloater couldn't resist reminding everyone of his promotion.
The word carries contempt for this self-satisfied behavior.
Defeating an opponent
- winnerOne who prevails
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
exultation · dominance · supremacy · crowning · champion · bragging · boasting · lording over
Insulting to provoke
- jeeringVocal public mockery
- mockingScornfully imitating or ridiculing
- derisionContemptuous mockery
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
snide · derisive · scornful · ridicule · teasing · jibes · needling · rubbing it in
Causing mild frustration
- obnoxiousExtremely disagreeable in manner
- pettyOf little importance
- provokingCausing a reaction
- antagonisticActively opposed or hostile
infuriating · exasperating · insufferable · grating · unsportsmanlike · disrespectful · spiteful · unbearable
Pleasure from one's achievements
- smirkPleased, superior smile
- superiorityHigher rank or quality
- arroganceExcessive self-importance
- condescensionDemeaning air of superiority
self-righteous · haughty · patronizing · self-congratulatory · pompous · snobbish · egotistical · complacent
Intent to cause harm
- spitePetty malicious intent
- gleeExuberant, often impish delight
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
vindication · revenge · vengeance · bitterness · grudge · malevolence · mischief · pleasure
victory
Defeating an opponent
- winnerOne who prevails
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
celebration · exultation · dominance · supremacy · crowning · champion · bragging · boasting · lording over · one-upmanship
taunting
Insulting to provoke
sneering · snide · derisive · scornful · ridicule · teasing · jibes · needling · rubbing it in · trash talk
irritating
Causing mild frustration
antagonistic · infuriating · exasperating · insufferable · grating · unsportsmanlike · disrespectful · spiteful · unbearable · aggravating
self-satisfaction
Pleasure from one's achievements
- smirkPleased, superior smile
- superiorityHigher rank or quality
- arroganceExcessive self-importance
condescension · self-righteous · haughty · patronizing · self-congratulatory · pompous · snobbish · egotistical · complacent · overbearing
malice
Intent to cause harm
delight · vindication · revenge · vengeance · bitterness · grudge · malevolence · mischief · pleasure · satisfaction
gloatercongratulator
One who praises achievement
consoler · comforter · sympathizer · well-wisher · encourager
gloaterloser
Defeated competitor
vanquished · also-ran · runner-up · underdog