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boastful

UK
/ˈbəʊstfəl/
US
/ˈboʊstfəl/

Translations

boastfuladjective
more boastful
Comp.
most boastful
Super.
UK
/ˈbəʊstfəl/
US
/ˈboʊstfəl/
vantardSe dit d’une personne ou de propos qui affichent une fierté excessive.
His boastful remarks about his new car annoyed everyone at the party.
Ses remarques vantardes sur sa nouvelle voiture ont agacé tout le monde à la fête.
présomptueuxS’emploie quand l’idée dominante est l’excès de confiance ou de satisfaction de soi.
The brochure was filled with boastful claims about the company's achievements.
La brochure était remplie d’affirmations présomptueuses sur les réalisations de l’entreprise.
Additional translations
fanfaronPlus familier; insiste sur l’attitude de fanfaronnade.
Synonyms
arrogant
hubristic
conceited
self-important
proud
vainglorious
bragging
Antonyms
modest
humble

Definitions

boastfuladjective
Having a tendency to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
His boastful remarks about his new car annoyed everyone at the party.
Expressing or characterized by excessive pride or self-satisfaction.
The brochure was filled with boastful claims about the company's achievements.
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