Kvell

Pronunciation: /kvɛl/

Definitions of kvell

verb to feel happy and proud, often about someone else's success or achievements

Example Sentences

A1 I kvell when my child gets good grades at school.

A2 She kvelled with pride as she watched her son graduate from college.

B1 The parents kvelled over their daughter's accomplishments at the award ceremony.

B2 He kvelled about his team's victory in the championship game.

C1 The CEO kvelled over the company's record-breaking profits.

C2 She kvelled with joy as she accepted the prestigious award for her contributions to science.

Examples of kvell in a Sentence

formal The proud parents could not help but kvell over their daughter's academic achievements.

informal I can't help but kvell every time I see my dog do a trick.

slang My grandma is always kvelling about how great her garden looks.

figurative The artist couldn't help but kvell as she admired her completed masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of kvell

• past tense: kvelled
• plural: kvell
• comparative: more kvell
• superlative: most kvell
• present tense: kvelling
• future tense: will kvell
• perfect tense: have kvelled
• continuous tense: is kvelling
• singular: kvell
• positive degree: kvelly
• infinitive: to kvell
• gerund: kvelling
• participle: kvelled

Origin and Evolution of kvell

First Known Use: 1916 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'kvell' originated from Yiddish, a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'kvell' meant to beam with pride or to gush with joy over someone else's accomplishments, particularly those of one's children. Over time, the word has come to be used more broadly to express deep satisfaction or delight in any situation.