adjective
- showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities
Examples
- He made boastful comments about his expensive car.
- Her boastful attitude annoyed her classmates.
- The boastful athlete claimed he was the best player ever.
- She tried not to sound boastful when discussing her promotion.
- His boastful behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
- The coach warned against being boastful after winning the game.