adjective
boastful
BOHST-fuul
adjective
1
Given to boasting; excessively proud of oneself in speech.
"His boastful attitude made him few friends at work."
How to Use Boastful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who brags a lot.
Common pairings
boastful tone
boastful claims
Word Forms
more boastful comparative, most boastful superlative
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Etymology
From boast plus the suffix -ful.