boastful

[ bohst-fuhl ]

adjective

1. given to or characterized by boasting. boast.

   Synonyms: egotistic, vainglorious, cocksure, pompous, cocky, conceited

boastful

/ ˈbəʊstfʊl /

adjective

1. tending to boast; characterized by boasting

Derived Forms

• ˈboastfulness, noun
• ˈboastfully, adverb

Other Words From

• boastful·ly adverb
• boastful·ness noun
• over·boastful adjective
• over·boastful·ly adverb
• over·boastful·ness noun
• un·boastful adjective
• un·boastful·ly adverb
• un·boastful·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of boastful¹

First recorded in 1275–1325, boastful is from the Middle English word bostful. See boast ¹, -ful

Example Sentences

Obviously, Elon Musk, who has been campaigning for Trump and celebrated with him, was ecstatic and boastful.

From Slate

Tom Crowther KC, representing Sisman, said the attack had been self-defence, claiming he was protecting himself from Mr Crewe, who was "a roiling cauldron of boastful fury".

From BBC

But at times he sounds boastful, observing that “people trust me, I have never failed”, and insisting his work was “not a serious crime in Vietnam”.

From BBC

Her easy-going, good-natured nature, her cool confidence, her amazing culinary skills, the way she's never "doing too much," as many reality TV competitors often do — Izard merely cooked to an amazing degree, treated others normally and presented herself as a formidable contender, never getting ostentatious or boastful — just simply cooking exceptional food and letting that speak for itself.

From Salon

In my family you were not allowed to be immodest or boastful.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arrogant
• bombastic
• cocky
• exultant
• pompous
• pretentious