Synonyms for

Boasted

Verb / ˈbəʊstʌd / / ˈbəʊstɪd / Another word for boasted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to speak with excessive pride or self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

Synonyms & similar words

gas vaunt swash brag tout sport bluster feature gasconade blow boast shootaline brag crow vaunt swank flaunt exult gloat celebrate bluster puff gasconade rodomontade bull baloney

Synonyms by register

Formal

professed declared proclaimed

Informal

bragged showed off trumpeted crowed

Literary

vaunted extolled

Antonyms

denied disclaimed confessed admitted minimized understated

Common collocations

  • boasted about his achievements
  • boasted of his wealth
  • boasted loudly
  • boasted to his friends
  • boasted that he could
  • boasted of his victory
  • boasted endlessly

Word family

noun boast
verb boast
adjective boastful
adverb boastfully

Usage note

Often used with 'about' or 'of'. Can carry a negative connotation of excessive pride or arrogance.

Example sentences

  1. She boasted about her high score on the test.
  2. He boasted about his cooking skills.
  3. The athlete boasted about his record-breaking time.
  4. The peacock boasted its colorful feathers.
  5. She boasted to her friends about her new dress.

Quotes

  • Some people boast about their achievements to impress others, while others silently let their achievements speak for themselves. - Nitin Namdeo
  • It is better to be silent and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Mark Twain
  • Don't brag about your money, knowledge, or skills. Just let your actions speak for themselves.

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