Boastful: meaning, definitions and examples
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boastful
[ ˈbəʊstfʊl ]
in describing a person's behavior
Showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
Synonyms
arrogant, bragging, conceited, egotistical
Examples of usage
- He couldn't help but be boastful about his promotion at work.
- She was always boastful about her expensive designer clothes.
- Don't be so boastful about your success, be humble instead.
in describing a speech or writing
Characterized by boasting or bragging.
Synonyms
pompous, self-aggrandizing, vainglorious
Examples of usage
- His boastful speech turned off many of the audience members.
- The article was filled with boastful claims about the company's success.
in describing a person
A person who brags or boasts excessively.
Synonyms
boaster, braggart, bragger, egotist
Examples of usage
- He was known around the office as a boastful who couldn't stop talking about himself.
- Don't be a boastful, nobody likes someone who constantly talks about their achievements.
Translations
Translations of the word "boastful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 presunçoso
🇮🇳 शेखी बघारनेवाला
🇩🇪 prahlerisch
🇮🇩 sombong
🇺🇦 хвалькуватий
🇵🇱 chełpliwy
🇯🇵 自慢げな
🇫🇷 vantard
🇪🇸 presumido
🇹🇷 övüngen
🇰🇷 자랑스러운
🇸🇦 متفاخر
🇨🇿 chvástavý
🇸🇰 chvastavý
🇨🇳 自夸的
🇸🇮 bahav
🇮🇸 groðugur
🇰🇿 мақтаншақ
🇬🇪 თავმოწონებული
🇦🇿 lovğalanan
🇲🇽 presumido
Word origin
The word 'boastful' originated from the Middle English word 'bosten', which means 'to brag'. Over time, the word evolved to 'boastful' in the 16th century. The concept of boasting or excessive pride has been present in human behavior for centuries, with references found in various ancient texts and literature.
See also: boast, boaster, boastfully, boastfulness, boasting.