adverb
- in a manner that shows smug or malicious satisfaction, especially over someone else's misfortune
Usage: formed from the adjective 'gloating' + adverbial suffix '-ly'
Examples
- He gloatingly reminded his rival of the defeat.
- She smiled gloatingly as her competitor stumbled during the race.
- The winner spoke gloatingly about the other team's poor performance.
- He watched gloatingly as his enemy faced the consequences of his actions.
- She gloatingly pointed out every mistake in her opponent's presentation.