vaunting

Meanings

• verb

  Boasting or showing off; arrogant or excessive self-praise.

  - "He was vaunting about his wealth and success."
  - "She refused to listen to his vaunting about his accomplishments."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vaunting
haunting , punting , mounting

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Variants

List of all variants of vaunting that leads to same result
vaunt , vaunted , vaunter , vaunters , vaunting , vauntingly , vaunts

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Etymology

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From Old French 'vaunter' meaning 'to brag, boast'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vaunting' comes from the Old French word 'vaunter', meaning 'to brag' or 'to boast'.

2. In medieval literature, vaunting was often used to describe knights who engaged in boastful behavior before a battle.

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Related Concepts

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1. boasting: The act of exaggerating one's achievements or abilities.

2. arrogance: An excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities.

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Culture

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In literature, vaunting is often used to portray arrogant or conceited characters. In art, it can be depicted through grandiose gestures or poses. In music, it can be expressed through bombastic or grandiose compositions.

How to Memorize "vaunting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone with an exaggerated expression, gesturing grandly and speaking confidently about their accomplishments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vaunting' with the idea of arrogance or excessive self-praise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'V' in 'vaunting' stands for 'vain' or 'valiant' to help remember the meaning.

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