Pronunciation

/boʊst/

Definitions

Noun

• A boast is a (often exaggerated) claim or statement of one’s abilities, achievements, or possessions, typically made with the intention of impressing others. Example: “He loved to boast about his successful business ventures.”

Verb

• To boast means to make such a claim or statement proudly or arrogantly. Example: “She couldn’t resist boasting about her new promotion.”

Adjective

• Boastful describes someone who is overly proud or self-important in their claims. Example: “His boastful nature often alienated his friends.”

Adverb

• Boastingly describes how something is done, typically with an emphasis on self-promotion. Example: “He boastedingly recounted his accomplishments to the group.”

Phrases

• “Make a boast” means to express one’s pride or accomplishment loudly.
• “Be modest about your boasts” encourages humility in making claims.
• “Blow one’s own horn” is a colloquial way of saying to boast about oneself.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His arrogance led him to constantly boast about his intelligence.”
• Verb: “After winning the race, he couldn’t stop boasting about his victory.”
• Adjective: “Her boastful attitude was a turn-off for many people.”

Synonyms

• Brag
• Flaunt
• Exaggerate
• Claim
• Prideful
• Arrogant
• Overbearing

Antonyms

• Modest
• Humble
• Conceited
• Self-effacing
• Self-deprecating