boasting
word · lemma: boast
Definition
Talking with too much pride about yourself or something you have done, usually to impress others.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal or neutral; can be negative if someone talks too much about themselves. Collocates with 'about' ('boasting about his new car'). Similar to 'bragging', though 'boasting' can sometimes be positive if justified.
Spanish: alardear - jactarsePortuguese (BR): gabar-se - vangloriar-sePortuguese (PT): gabar-se - vangloriar-seChinese (Simplified): 自夸 - 吹嘘Chinese (Traditional): 自誇 - 吹噓Hindi: डींग मारना - घमंड करनाArabic: التباهي - التفاخر
Example Sentences
He kept boasting about his test score.
basic
Stop boasting and help us with the work.
basic
The team was boasting after their big win.
basic
She can't stop boasting about her new promotion—it gets annoying.
natural
There's a fine line between boasting and sharing good news.
natural
Is he really that good or just boasting?
natural