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boasting

UK
/ˈbəʊstɪŋ/
US
/ˈboʊstɪŋ/
boasting about

Translations

boastingnoun
boastings
pl
His constant boasting about his achievements annoyed everyone.
Его постоянное хвастовство своими достижениями раздражало всех.
Additional translations
самохвальство
похвальба
Synonyms
hubris
bragging
vaunting
self-promotion
pride
boastinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbəʊstɪŋ/
US
/ˈboʊstɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that boasts
boastverb

boasting

Gerund

boasted
Past Simple
boasted
Past Participle
boasting
Gerund
UK
/bəʊst/
US
/boʊst/
He likes to boast about his achievements.
Он любит хвастаться своими достижениями.
Additional translations
Бакланить
Synonyms
vaunt
brag
gloat
pride oneself
show off
flaunt
Antonyms
deprecate
humble
downplay
boastgerund / present participle

boasting

Used attributively: "a boasting crowd"

Definitions

boastingnoun
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.
boastinggerund / present participle
Given to talking with excessive pride; bragging.
The boasting warrior recounted his victories to anyone who would listen.
boastverb
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.
boastgerund / present participle
Displaying or characterized by excessive pride in one’s achievements or possessions; bragging.
His boasting tone quickly irritated the audience.
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