brag Antonyms

Meaning of brag

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brag (n)

an instance of boastful talk

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brag (v)

show off

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brag (s)

exceptionally good

Webster

brag (v. i.)

To talk about one's self, or things pertaining to one's self, in a manner intended to excite admiration, envy, or wonder; to talk boastfully; to boast; -- often followed by of; as, to brag of one's exploits, courage, or money, or of the great things one intends to do.

Brisk; full of spirits; boasting; pretentious; conceited.

Webster

brag (v. t.)

To boast of.

Webster

brag (n.)

A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretense or self glorification.

The thing which is boasted of.

A game at cards similar to bluff.

Webster

brag (adv.)

Proudly; boastfully.

brag Sentence Examples

  1. John couldn't help but brag about his recent promotion at work to anyone who would listen.
  2. Sarah's constant bragging about her expensive possessions irritated her friends.
  3. Despite his humble demeanor, Mark occasionally indulged in a bit of bragging about his accomplishments.
  4. It's not attractive when people constantly brag about their achievements.
  5. Jane's habit of bragging about her children's accomplishments annoyed some of the other parents.
  6. Even though he won the game, Tom didn't feel the need to brag about it.
  7. Instead of bragging about his wealth, Alex preferred to keep a low profile.
  8. Sarah's exaggerated bragging about her vacation made her coworkers skeptical.
  9. Mary felt uncomfortable when her friends started bragging about their grades.
  10. Jake's tendency to brag about his connections often rubbed people the wrong way.

FAQs About the word brag

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John couldn't help but brag about his recent promotion at work to anyone who would listen.

Sarah's constant bragging about her expensive possessions irritated her friends.

Despite his humble demeanor, Mark occasionally indulged in a bit of bragging about his accomplishments.

It's not attractive when people constantly brag about their achievements.