Boastful

/ˈboʊstfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Tending to boast or brag; showing excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

His boastful remarks about his wealth alienated his friends.

Characterized by or prone to boast; bragging.

The boastful athlete couldn't stop talking about his victories.

Having a tendency to speak with pride or vainness.

Her boastful attitude at the party drew mixed reactions from the guests.

From the verb 'boast' + '-ful' (full of).

boastful pride

An exaggerated sense of self-importance.

boastful claims

Exaggerated statements about one's abilities or achievements.

boast

To talk with pride about one's achievements.

boastfulness

The state of being boastful.

Showoff

He's such a showoff with all his bragging.

Big talker

That guy is just a big talker; he never backs it up.