Synonyms for

Boasts

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

Definition

To talk with excessive pride or self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Synonyms & similar words

boasting selfpraise jactitation gas swash vaunt brag tout sport bluster feature gasconade blow boast shootaline brags vaunts swaggers praises flaunts crow gasconade blusters exults glories vants crows struts touts celebrates advertises promotes publicizes hypes puffs

Synonyms by register

Formal

brags vaunts professes

Informal

brags shows off swaggers touts

Literary

exults trumpets

Antonyms

humbles conceals disclaims denies minimizes understates

Common collocations

  • boasts about
  • boasts of
  • boasts proudly
  • boasts a collection
  • boasts an impressive
  • boasts a rich history

Word family

noun boast
verb boast
adjective boastful

Usage note

The verb 'boasts' often implies excessive pride or self-praise. It can be used neutrally to describe possessing something desirable, but often carries a slightly negative connotation of arrogance.

Example sentences

  1. She boasts about her grades to her parents.
  2. He boasts about his basketball skills to his friends.
  3. The company boasts about its eco-friendly products.
  4. She boasts about her cooking skills on social media.
  5. He boasts about his new car to anyone who will listen.

Quotes

  • He who is humble is confident and wise. He who brags is insecure and lacking.
  • To boast of a performance which I cannot beat is merely stupid vanity. And if I can beat it that means there is nothing special about it.
  • Boasting is only bragging when you can't back it up.

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