vauntingly

Meanings

• adverb

  boasting or showing off in an excessive or arrogant manner

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Variants

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vaunt , vaunted , vaunter , vaunters , vaunting , vauntingly , vaunts

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Etymology

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From Old French 'vaunt' meaning 'boast' or 'vaunter' meaning 'brag'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vauntingly' is related to the word 'vain', which means having no value or worth.

2. In some dialects, the word 'vauntingly' is pronounced the same as the word 'wantingly', but they have different meanings.

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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, vauntingly is often used to describe characters who overestimate their abilities or importance. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Macbeth's arrogance and vaunting ambition lead him to commit murder.

How to Memorize "vauntingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone exaggerating their abilities or achievements in an excessive manner. Visualize their body language and tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vauntingly' with the idea of excessive pride or boasting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'V for Vauntingly, V for Vanity' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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