Synonyms of boasted

boasted

verb

past tense of boast

1

as in bragged

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

• bragged
• exhibited
• displayed
• blew
• vaunted
• swaggered
• crowed
• prided
• blew smoke
• bulled
• gushed
• vapored
• gasconaded
• exposed
• puffed
• blustered
• exulted
• harangued
• flaunted
• rejoiced
• gloried
• paraded
• maximized
• brandished
• showed off
• magnified
• glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diminished
• minimized
• discounted
• belittled
• undervalued
• underrated
• laughed off
• deprecated
• regretted
• shrugged off
• played down
• lamented
• bemoaned
• pooh-poohed
• mourned

2

as in contained

to have within

the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contained
• held
• bore
• housed
• encompassed
• fitted
• accommodated
• took
• enclosed
• encased
• lodged
• sheltered
• harbored
• cased

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boasted

The original Volt boasted a combined range of almost 400 miles. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

In the wake of the most recent rulings, Hoskins has repeatedly boasted about his wins in court. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Interior leaders have also boasted about new funding streams, including revenue from more expensive national-park passes for foreign visitors. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Trending Video The former layout, typical of Spanish apartments in the 1960s, boasted a kitchen only accessible through a separate entrance. — Belén Afonso, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

The Broncos have boasted a Super Bowl caliber defense for two seasons. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2026

Netanyahu’s government, the most nationalist and religious in Israel’s history, has boasted of establishing over 100 new settlements. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Hulu’s Alice and Steve went to some amusing, unexpected places and boasted great work from Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement as the toxic pair of titular BFFs. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

The series boasted representation for the community with many behind-the-scenes jobs, as well. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026