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boasting

UK
/ˈbəʊstɪŋ/
US
/ˈboʊstɪŋ/
boasting about
boastingnoun
boastings
pl
Translations
vantardiseLangue courante ; souligne l’excès d’orgueil dans les propos.
His constant boasting about his new car annoyed everyone at the party.
Sa vantardise constante au sujet de sa nouvelle voiture agaçait tout le monde à la fête.
Additional translations
fanfaronnadePlus soutenu ou littéraire ; insiste sur des propos bravaches.
Definitions
The act of talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
His constant boasting about his new car annoyed everyone at the party.
Synonyms
hubris
bragging
vaunting
self-promotion
pride
boastinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbəʊstɪŋ/
US
/ˈboʊstɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that boasts
Translations
vantardQualifie une personne qui aime se vanter ; registre courant.
The boasting warrior recounted his victories to anyone who would listen.
Le guerrier vantard racontait ses victoires à quiconque voulait l’écouter.
Additional translations
fanfaronPlus expressif ; parfois familier.
Definitions
Given to talking with excessive pride; bragging.
The boasting warrior recounted his victories to anyone who would listen.
boastverb

boasting

ing-form

boasted
Past Simple
boasted
Past Participle
boasting
ing-form
UK
/bəʊst/
US
/boʊst/
Translations
se vanterSens le plus courant ; emploi pronominal.
She couldn't help but boast about her new car to all her friends.
Elle n'a pas pu s'empêcher de se vanter de sa nouvelle voiture auprès de tous ses amis.
offrirPour un lieu, un objet ou une institution qui présente un atout remarquable.
The hotel boasts a stunning view of the ocean from every room.
L'hôtel offre une vue imprenable sur l'océan depuis chaque chambre.
Additional translations
fanfaronnerRegistre courant ; met davantage l’accent sur l’ostentation ou la jactance.
Definitions
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
She couldn't help but boast about her new car to all her friends.
To possess a feature that is a source of pride.
The hotel boasts a stunning view of the ocean from every room.
Synonyms
vaunt
flaunt
show off
pride oneself
gloat
brag
Antonyms
deprecate
downplay
humble
boastgerund / present participle

boasting

Used attributively: "a boasting crowd"
Translations
vantardQualifie une personne, un ton ou une attitude.
His boasting tone quickly irritated the audience.
Son ton vantard a rapidement agacé le public.
Definitions
Displaying or characterized by excessive pride in one’s achievements or possessions; bragging.
His boasting tone quickly irritated the audience.
boastnoun
Definitions
A statement in which someone talks about something they have done or own in a way that shows too much pride.
His boast about winning the championship was met with eye rolls from his teammates.
A source of pride or a thing that is worth boasting about.
The new library is the town's latest boast, attracting visitors from all over the region.
boastpast participle
Definitions
Frequently praised or vaunted; much talked about with pride.
The much-boasted safety features failed during the test.
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