Past tense of gloat
regular verb
The past tense of gloat is gloated. The past participle is also gloated.
Forms of gloat
| Base form (V1) | gloat /ɡloʊt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | gloated |
| Past participle (V3) | gloated |
| Present participle | gloating /ˈɡləʊtɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | gloats |
Gloated in a sentence
- "And wasn't it just jolly!" gloated a juvenile gleesome voice in a loud whisper.1907, Peter T. Harkness, Andy the Acrobat. From the entry gleesome
- The attempt failed but the Sinarchists gloated over the attack on the President so much as to encourage fanatics from the disgruntled groups to try again.1944, Trade Union World - Issues 1-11, page 19. From the entry sinarchist
Meaning of gloat
- verb To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
- verb To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel.
- noun An act or instance of gloating.
Questions about the past tense of gloat
- What is the past tense of gloat?
- The past tense of gloat is gloated.
- What is the past participle of gloat?
- The past participle of gloat is gloated.
- Is gloat a regular or irregular verb?
- Gloat is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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