boast

Meaning

to talk proudly about one's achievements; to brag

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

to talk with pride about something you have or achieved

Example Sentences

He boasts about his success constantly.

His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

He boasted about his new car.

Example Expressions

boast about

Synonyms

brag, show off, gloat, vaunt, pride, show-off, swagger, flaunt, praise

Entry 1

brag, show off, gloat, vaunt

Entry 2

brag, pride, show-off, swagger

Entry 3

brag, flaunt, praise, show off

Antonyms

humble, modest, downplay, modesty, humility, understatement

Entry 1

humble, modest, downplay

Entry 2

modesty, humility, understatement

Entry 3

humble, downplay

Collocations

boast about, boast of, boast loudly, openly boast, empty boast, idle boast, proud boast, boast great, boast success

Entry 1

boast about, boast of, boast loudly, openly boast

Entry 2

empty boast, idle boast, proud boast

Entry 3

boast about, boast of, boast great, boast success