Synonyms of boast

boast 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to brag

to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess

he boasted about his latest killing in real estate so I thought he should be the one to pay for dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brag
• vaunt
• exhibit
• display
• blow
• pride
• swagger
• crow
• bull
• vapor
• blow smoke
• expose
• glory
• flaunt
• gasconade
• rejoice
• gush
• bluster
• exult
• puff
• maximize
• harangue
• parade
• brandish
• show off
• glorify
• magnify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimize
• diminish
• belittle
• underrate
• discount
• undervalue
• deprecate
• play down
• shrug off
• regret
• laugh off
• bemoan
• lament
• pooh-pooh
• mourn

2

as in to contain

to have within

the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contain
• hold
• house
• encompass
• bear
• accommodate
• take
• enclose
• fit
• encase
• harbor
• shelter
• case
• lodge

boast

2 of 2

noun

ˈbōst 

as in treasure

an asset that brings praise or renown

the school's boast was a winning football team

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasure
• jewel
• highlight
• honor
• trophy
• pride
• feature
• glory
• attraction
• credit
• excellence
• crown jewel
• a feather in one's cap
• value
• merit
• showpiece
• virtue
• pièce de résistance
• distinction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgrace
• dishonor
• shame
• defect
• stain
• blemish
• blot
• stigma
• slur
• smudge
• mess
• smirch
• fright
• horror
• eyesore

Synonym Chooser

How is the word boast distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of boast are brag, crow, and vaunt. While all these words mean "to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments," boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration, but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride.

boasts of every trivial success

the town boasts one of the best museums in the area

When might brag be a better fit than boast?

The words brag and boast can be used in similar contexts, but brag suggests crudity and artlessness in glorifying oneself.

bragging of their exploits

When is crow a more appropriate choice than boast?

In some situations, the words crow and boast are roughly equivalent. However, crow usually implies exultant boasting or bragging.

crowed after winning the championship

How is vaunt related to other words for boast?

Vaunt usually connotes more pomp and bombast than boast and less crudity or naïveté than brag.

vaunted his country's military might

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boast

Verb

Facing the future, and the past Stock shows aren’t known for progressive politics, but Denver’s boasts a few firsts that have occasionally pushed it to the front of the herd. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026

The show boasts more than 700 episodes and has featured guests including Elon Musk, Bernie Sanders, Ben Shapiro, Joe Biden, Robin Williams, Nancy Pelosi, Charlie Sheen, Marjorie Taylor Green, Mark Cuban and Ben Affleck. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026

Noun

Pavia continually backed up his boasts and the SEC offensive player of the year led Vanderbilt, which didn't receive a single vote on the AP's preseason poll, to the cusp of a CFP berth, so that's good enough for a second-place vote for me. —Richard Tijerina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025

Honorable mention Countries like Argentina and the Netherlands boast rosters loaded with global stars. —Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025