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

Auburn holds the all-time series lead at 43-39-2, but the Gators have dominated the rivalry since 1990 when Steve Spurrier arrived in Gainesville, boasting a 12-6 record in that timeframe. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

For those of us particularly loyal to print and celluloid, the late festival circuit—including the Venice Biennale, New York Film Fest (NYFF), and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)—is boasting a bumper crop. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026

Ferentz and his staff have a long track record of development, often boasting about their best success stories during team meetings. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

And Netflix brings more than money to the table, having shown a particular ability to deliver younger fans, including with non-live shows like Drive to Survive, while also boasting global reach. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026

As Danielson noted, Memphis comes into Saturday’s game boasting a 2-0 record. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2026

With both Mars and Hello Kitty boasting devoted, culturally diverse fan bases, the pairing also speaks to the character’s ability to transcend generations, aesthetics, and cultures. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026

At Venice this year, Swiss titles and co-productions boasting high-profile talent unspool throughout the festival. — Ed Meza, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Thankfully, the act is not nearly as endangered as it was once reported to be, with chains like AMC boasting booming attendance numbers. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026