Boastful (Adjective)
Meaning
Exhibiting self-importance; "big talk".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He gave a boastful speech about his accomplishments, exaggerating his role in the project.
- Her boastful claims about being the best singer in the group fell flat when she sang off-key.
- The athlete's boastful attitude turned off many fans, who preferred humility in their sports heroes.
- His boastful story about landing the biggest fish in the lake was met with skepticism by the other anglers.
- The reality TV star was infamous for her boastful tweets about her wealth and fame.