Synonyms of boasting

boasting

verb

present participle of boast

1

as in bragging

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

• bragging
• displaying
• exhibiting
• vaunting
• blowing
• swaggering
• crowing
• blowing smoke
• vaporing
• priding
• exposing
• bulling
• flaunting
• gushing
• gasconading
• puffing
• blustering
• haranguing
• glorying
• exulting
• parading
• rejoicing
• maximizing
• brandishing
• showing off
• glorifying
• magnifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizing
• diminishing
• discounting
• belittling
• undervaluing
• deprecating
• underrating
• playing down
• shrugging off
• lamenting
• pooh-poohing
• bemoaning
• regretting
• mourning
• laughing off

2

as in containing

to have within

the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• containing
• holding
• encompassing
• bearing
• housing
• accommodating
• fitting
• enclosing
• taking
• harboring
• casing
• sheltering
• encasing
• lodging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boasting

Standing at 6ft 3in and boasting both Premier League and international pedigree, the 31-year-old Portugal international has the height and physicality to make his mark in front of a defence. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 July 2026

However, those who turn off the highway are greeted by a welcoming community boasting a rich maritime history and sweeping Gulf views. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

La Baule is also famous for a sunny climate, the area boasting some 300 days of sunshine a year, a number that rivals locations on the Côte d’Azur. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

It’s made from washable mulberry silk, boasting a tieable neck, invisible back zipper, and a flattering bias cut for movement. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Of course, the Stark Varg remains the benchmark in this segment, boasting substantially more power, sophisticated ride modes and a growing reputation on race tracks around the world. — New Atlas, 27 July 2026

On paper, with the exceptions of North Carolina and Georgia, each state boasting a property tax initiative skews heavily conservative in its political leanings. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 July 2026

There’s high-density user engagement with retailers such as Poshmark and Etsy boasting tens of millions of active users, thereby officially normalizing secondary apparel consumption into mainstream digital retail. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Most camping chairs with footrests have a weight limit between 200 and 250 pounds, with some sturdier options boasting a 300-pound weight limit. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2026