Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Boasting.
Boasting - as a noun
Speaking of yourself in superlatives
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boast7jactitation20self-praiseHypernyms (Closely Related)
speech actHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Boasting - as a verb
To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.
To speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol.
To speak in exulting language of another; to glory; to exult.
To play a boast shot.
To possess something special.
Example: "His family boasted a famous name."
To dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel.
(sculpting) to shape roughly as a preparation for the finer work to follow; to cut to the general form required.
Example Sentences
"His boasting about his achievements was starting to annoy everyone."
"She was tired of his constant boasting about his wealth."
"His boasting about his intelligence was simply a cover for his insecurities."
"Her boasting about her new promotion made her colleagues envious."
"They couldn't stand his arrogant boasting about his expensive car."
Word Game Points
Is BOASTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, boasting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOASTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is BOASTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, boasting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOASTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is BOASTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, boasting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOASTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
