verb
- to feel or express great pride and joy, especially in the accomplishments of a family member
Usage: informal; from Yiddish
Examples
- She kvelled when her daughter graduated from medical school.
- The grandparents kvelled over their new grandchild's first steps.
- He couldn't help but kvell as he watched his son win the chess tournament.
- Parents kvell when their children achieve their goals.
- She was kvelling with pride at her son's piano recital.
- They kvelled hearing that their granddaughter made the varsity team.