Vaunting: meaning, definitions and examples

self-praising

Boasting about one's achievements or possessions in a proud or arrogant manner.

boast, brag, show off, swagger.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
vaunting	Repetition; already detailed above.
boast	Commonly used in both negative and positive contexts when someone is talking about their achievements or possessions with pride. He likes to boast about his high grades at school
brag	Often used in informal situations and has a more negative connotation, implying arrogance. She couldn't help but brag about her new car to everyone
swagger	Used to describe a confident, sometimes arrogant, manner of walking or behaving that suggests self-assurance. He walked into the room with a noticeable swagger
show off	Informal and usually negative, it suggests someone is deliberately trying to attract attention by flaunting their skills or possessions. He always tries to show off when playing basketball

Examples of usage

• He was constantly vaunting his wealth and success to anyone who would listen.

• She couldn't help but vaunt about her new promotion at work.

• Don't vaunt your intelligence in front of others, it's not attractive.

• I don't mean to vaunt, but I have a perfect record in this game.

• Stop vaunting your expensive car, nobody cares.