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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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
Lan was an early adopter, diversifying his crop two decades ago and now boasting 400 durian trees in Ea Knuec commune, part of Dak Lak province.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
The current members are entrancing, boasting a gorgeous blend of voices and guitar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
But you should avoid oversharing, for instance including the specifics of your holiday plans, or boasting about things like second homes or expensive hobbies.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
I could not resist boasting about all the traveling I had done and my visit to the White House.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
