boast

¹boast

noun \ˈbōst\

Definition of BOAST

1

: the act or an instance of boasting : brag

2

: a cause for pride

— boast·ful \ˈbōst-fəl\ adjective

— boast·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— boast·ful·ness noun

Examples of BOAST

1. When he says he's the richest man in town, he's not just making an idle boast.
2. We were offended by his boast that he would easily beat us.
3. The museum's proudest boast is its collection of rare gems.

Origin of BOAST

Middle English boost

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BOAST

Synonyms: glory, credit, crown jewel, honor, jewel, pride, treasure, trophy

Related Words: pièce de résistance, showpiece; attraction, feature, highlight; distinction, excellence, merit, value, virtue

Near Antonyms: disgrace, dishonor; blemish, blot, defect, shame, slur, smirch, smudge, stain, stigma; eyesore, fright, horror, mess

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Rhymes with BOAST

coast, ghost, host, most, oast, post, roast, toast