boastful

Meanings

• Adjective

  Proudly displaying or describing one's achievements or possessions.

  - "He was a boastful man, always talking about his wealth and success."
  - "Despite her boastful demeanor, she had very little to show for her claims."

• Adjective

  Making exaggerated statements about one's abilities or accomplishments.

  - "The salesman was overly boastful about the features of the car."
  - "The athlete's boastful comments about his upcoming competition were met with skepticism."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with boastful
postulate , obdurate , constitute

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Variants

List of all variants of boastful that leads to same result
boastful , boastfully , boastfulness , boastfulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'boster' meaning 'to brag' or 'to boast'.

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Trivia

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1. Boasting is considered a negative behavior in many cultures and is often seen as a sign of poor character.

2. The term 'boastful' can also be used as an adverb, meaning 'in a boastful manner'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bragging: A behavior characterized by making exaggerated statements about one's abilities or possessions.

2. Hubris: An excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a person's downfall.

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Culture

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Boastful behavior can be found in various literary works, such as Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1' and 'Macbeth'. It is also a common theme in folktales and mythology, where characters are often punished for their excessive pride.

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1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing tall and proud, making grand gestures and speaking loudly about their achievements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'boastful' with the idea of someone showing off or bragging.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Boastful Begins With B' to help remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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