1. boastful; showing excessive pride in one’s achievements or abilities
Usage: often used before nouns

1. the act of boasting or bragging about one’s accomplishments
Usage: formal

Examples

• His vaunting attitude made him unpopular with his teammates.
• The politician’s vaunting speech about his achievements backfired.
• She grew tired of his constant vaunting about his wealth.
• The company’s vaunting claims about their product proved false.
• His vaunting of his academic success annoyed his classmates.
• The general’s vaunting before the battle inspired his troops.
• Their vaunting behavior at the party was embarrassing to watch.