1. to feel or express great pride, joy, or satisfaction, especially about a family member's accomplishment
Usage: informal; from Yiddish; present participle of kvell

1. the act or state of feeling intense pride and joy
Usage: informal; from Yiddish

Examples

• She was kvelling when her daughter graduated from medical school.
• The grandparents couldn't stop kvelling over their new grandchild.
• He was kvelling with pride at his son's soccer tournament victory.
• My mother was kvelling so much she told everyone at the grocery store about my promotion.
• The parents were kvelling as they watched their child perform in the school play.
• I've been kvelling all week since my nephew got accepted to his dream college.