boastful

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Adjective boastful has 1 sense

boastful, braggart, bragging, braggy, big, cock-a-hoop, crowing, self-aggrandizing, self-aggrandising - exhibiting self-importance; "big talk"
Antonym: humble (indirect, via proud)

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Term: Boastful

Definition: adjective, characteristic of someone who excessively praises oneself or brags about their achievements, possessions, or abilities, often with an intention to impress or outdo others.

Sense 1:

When used to describe a person or their behavior, boastful refers to someone who frequently boasts about their accomplishments, skills, or possessions in a proud and arrogant manner.

Example sentence 1: The CEO was known for his boastful nature, always taking credit for the company's success without recognizing the efforts of his team.

Example sentence 2: Emily grew tired of John's boastful stories about his luxurious vacations and expensive cars.

Sense 2:

Boastful can also be used to describe an object or statement that is designed to attract attention or elicit admiration through excessive self-praise or exaggerated claims.

Example sentence 1: The advertisement made boastful claims about their revolutionary new product, promising overnight results with minimal effort.

Example sentence 2: The book's boastful title promised readers a foolproof way to become a millionaire in just a month.