kvelling

verb

present participle of kvell
as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph proud grandparents who kvell over every thing that their precious little darlings do

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  1. delighting
  2. exulting
  3. bragging
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  • The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor.
    — Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Definition of delighting
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  • Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
  • And then there was CMAT, the Irish singer who has already become a European sensation, exulting in a sensational reception for her mainstage set at GJWW, which some attendees went online to cite as the most thrilling full-length performance of the weekend.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of exulting
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  • The old corporate flex of bragging about 80-hour workweeks, where busyness is the proxy for importance, and volume serves as the proof of commitment, is more and more a liability in today’s times.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Elon Musk is now bragging that SpaceX will make epic investments en route to unleashing stupendous results.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Definition of bragging
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“Kvelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kvelling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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