boast (Meaning)
boast (n)
speaking of yourself in superlatives
boast (v)
show off
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
boast (v. i.)
To vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are intended to give others a high opinion of one's self or of things belonging to one's self; as, to boast of one's exploits courage, descent, wealth.
To speak in exulting language of another; to glory; to exult.
boast (v. t.)
To display in ostentatious language; to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol.
To display vaingloriously.
To possess or have; as, to boast a name.
To dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel.
To shape roughly as a preparation for the finer work to follow; to cut to the general form required.
boast (n.)
Act of boasting; vaunting or bragging.
The cause of boasting; occasion of pride or exultation, -- sometimes of laudable pride or exultation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of boast
boast Sentence Examples
- He couldn't resist the opportunity to boast about his recent promotion at work during the dinner party.
- Despite his humble upbringing, he never hesitated to boast about his academic achievements.
- She would often boast about her children's accomplishments to anyone who would listen.
- The athlete's social media posts were filled with boasts about his training regimen and upcoming competitions.
- It's considered bad manners to constantly boast about one's possessions or accomplishments.
- His constant boasting about his wealth and connections alienated him from his peers.
- She couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction as she listened to her son boast about his perfect score on the exam.
- The CEO's boasts about the company's success were met with skepticism by investors.
- Despite his team's defeat, he continued to boast about his own performance in the game.
- The politician's boasts about his accomplishments were often exaggerated for dramatic effect.
FAQs About the word boast
speaking of yourself in superlatives, show off, wear or display in an ostentatious or proud mannerTo vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are
brag, display, swagger,vaunt, pride, blow, exhibit, puff, show off, bluster
deprecate, discount, belittle, minimize,minimize, underrate, laugh off, undervalue, diminish, undervalue
He couldn't resist the opportunity to boast about his recent promotion at work during the dinner party.
Despite his humble upbringing, he never hesitated to boast about his academic achievements.
She would often boast about her children's accomplishments to anyone who would listen.
The athlete's social media posts were filled with boasts about his training regimen and upcoming competitions.
