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The act of boasting or self-aggrandizement
“Can you imagine a modern father, even a doting one, countenancing such boasting from a son?”
An overt and pretentious display intended to attract attention
Language designed to have a persuasive effect, but often regarded as insincere
The state or property of being haughty
Boastful talk or claims that are exaggerated
Unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities
A feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation
An unjustified air of self-importance
Language designed to be persuasive or impressive, but which is typically insincere or meaningless
Tending to boast or be arrogant
“Who, not trembling, will stand strong against this boasting man?”
Strutting or blustering
Bombastic or grandiloquent in expression
Present participle for to (excessively) talk up one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
“He seemed to be a man of few words, and did not care to boast about his military achievements.”
Present participle for to proudly have or show off something
“Both cities boast a vibrant and thriving business community, featuring many car dealerships, retail stores, and restaurants.”
Present participle for to own or have the use or benefit of something
“Estonia does boast a large quantity of oil shale in its northeast.”
Present participle for to contain, accomodate, or have within
“The building will boast 120,000 sq. ft. of floor space and will house executive officers and staff offices.”
Present participle for to describe or express in too exaggerated terms
Present participle for to take great pleasure in (something)
Present participle for to talk much and to little purpose
Present participle for to declare loudly, openly or publicly
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