boast
verb (used without object)
to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.
boasting
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a word derived from
boast.
Example Sentences
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And then they all chuckled in admission when another suggests the mood will change in an instant with victory over a side ranked 19th in the world and boasting hundred-million pound talents.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Citadel has a history of scooping up talent from Carnegie Mellon, boasting a long list of quantitative engineers and other employees who attended the university.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The primary suite serves as another luxurious retreat, boasting dual walk-in closets and a spa-inspired en suite bathroom.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Despite last year’s ceremony boasting a four-year viewership high, the general audience doesn’t seem to care who’s announced as the host — unless it’s someone they’ve openly criticized.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Adam found himself talking and boasting about his son, telling people who weren’t very interested how smart Aron was and how he had jumped a year in school.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
