Vaunting Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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vaunting

[หˆvษ”หntษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

self-praising

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

Synonyms

boast, brag, show off, swagger.

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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.

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Origin of 'vaunting'

The word 'vaunting' originates from the Middle English word 'vaunten', which comes from the Old French word 'vanter'. The meaning of 'vaunting' has evolved over time, originally referring to empty or boastful speech. It has been used in English literature to depict characters who are overly proud or boastful. The concept of vaunting has been explored in various literary works and is often associated with arrogance or vanity.


See also: vaunt.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,366 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.