verb
- to boast about or praise something excessively
noun
- a boastful display or statement
Usage: formal
Examples
- He vaunted his academic achievements to anyone who would listen.
- The company vaunts its commitment to environmental protection.
- She couldn’t help but vaunt her promotion at the office party.
- The politician’s vaunt about reducing crime was met with skepticism.
- Despite his success, he never vaunts his wealth.
- The team’s vaunt proved premature when they lost the championship.