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

That fine old aristocrat is a half brother to the Maharajah of Nagod, and his former prime minister, boasting the impressive name and title of Lal Sahib Lal Bhargavendra Singh. — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

The current members are entrancing, boasting a gorgeous blend of voices and guitar. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The area, just two hours from London, is still accessible while boasting many impressive, secluded estates to choose from. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026

This season, their forward line — already boasting Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior — is boosted again by the arrival of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, despite being the world’s largest cocoa producer and boasting a population of more than 30 million people, Côte d’Ivoire counts only about two dozen chocolatiers. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026

Conger had previously earned the city’s approval for a 70-acre development boasting more than 300 homes just south of the new proposal, despite concerns about impacts to nearby Kuna schools at the time. — Rose Evans august 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

With 168 rooms and suites—some boasting water-facing balconies—the resort displays Texas-forward artwork and contemporary, clean finishes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Summary Michelin's CrossClimate 2 all-weather tire, certified for snow, promises exceptional performance across diverse conditions, boasting a 60,000-mile tread life and quieter ride. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026