boast
Meaning
To boast is to speak with pride or self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or qualities, often in a manner that may be perceived as excessive or ostentatious, thereby highlighting a sense of superiority or self-importance.
💡 While boasting can indicate confidence, it often carries a negative connotation, suggesting arrogance or a lack of humility; thus, it is advisable to use it judiciously in formal contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Elena
smiled
as
Mark
entered
the
meeting
room
with
a
confident
stride
and
a
notebook
full
of
highlights
.
He
began
to
boast
about
his
promotion
and
the
projects
he
had
led
,
speaking
in
a
way
that
clearly
sought
approval
.
Some
colleagues
listened
politely
while
others
exchanged
quiet
glances
,
aware
that
his
tendency
to
exaggerate
could
become
tiresome
.
Elena
,
who
preferred
modesty
,
steered
the
conversation
toward
the
team's
upcoming
deadlines
so
the
tone
would
feel
more
collaborative
.
By
the
end
of
the
meeting
everyone
returned
to
their
tasks
,
relieved
that
the
brief
display
of
pride
had
not
disrupted
the
group's
focus
.
Common Phrases
boast about
boast of
boast to
Synonyms
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