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
The current members are entrancing, boasting a gorgeous blend of voices and guitar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Greenock was also known for sugar refining, at one point boasting 15 refineries, earning it the nickname Sugaropolis.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Nestled in the wooded hills of Austria's Styria region, the town of Leoben oozes tradition with its pastel-coloured buildings and quaint central square boasting a 13th-century church.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
His calmness chills me more than any boasting could.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
