| Did you know, that in the Victorian language of flowers, hydrangeas stood for boastfulness and heartlessness? |
| It secured him, instantly, a reputation for boastfulness which was then at odds with his limited achievements. |
| They must choose between a brash boastfulness and a considered confidence that speaks to the convictions of people everywhere. |
| It contrives to combine boastfulness, ignorance, insecurity and hostility in ample and self-reinforcing measures. |
| Anyone failing to display the expected arrogance and boastfulness was treated almost with contempt. |
| In love you have patience, kindness, the absence of jealousy, pride and boastfulness. |
