Synonyms of boasts

boasts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of boast

1

as in brags

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

• brags
• displays
• exhibits
• vaunts
• blows
• prides
• swaggers
• blows smoke
• bulls
• crows
• exposes
• vapors
• flaunts
• gushes
• gasconades
• blusters
• maximizes
• rejoices
• brandishes
• exults
• puffs
• harangues
• glories
• parades
• shows off
• magnifies
• glorifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizes
• diminishes
• discounts
• belittles
• deprecates
• undervalues
• underrates
• plays down
• shrugs off
• laments
• bemoans
• mourns
• regrets
• pooh-poohs
• laughs off

2

as in contains

to have within

the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contains
• holds
• houses
• encompasses
• accommodates
• bears
• encloses
• fits
• takes
• cases
• encases
• harbors
• shelters
• lodges

boasts

2 of 2

noun

plural of boast

as in treasures

an asset that brings praise or renown

the school's boast was a winning football team

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasures
• jewels
• prides
• highlights
• trophies
• features
• honors
• attractions
• crown jewels
• glories
• feathers in one's cap
• credits
• excellences
• values
• virtues
• merits
• showpieces
• pièces de résistance
• distinctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgraces
• defects
• shames
• blemishes
• dishonors
• stains
• blots
• slurs
• smudges
• stigmas
• smirches
• horrors
• messes
• eyesores
• frights

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boasts

Verb

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge already boasts an impressive résumé. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

The island boasts some of the best fine dining in the region, and nowhere more so than The Cliff. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

The restaurant boasts a wide selection of beers and provides a nice ambiance for dinner. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Inside, the home itself boasts a theater room, an indoor basketball court and a golf simulator. — Mark Dee july 18, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

The simple ballet sneaker boasts a streamlined silhouette, with an all-over leather design, Puma’s iconic logo, and practical elastic straps to ensure the shoe stays securely on your foot—step after step. — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 18 July 2026

And yet, the Class of ’76 boasts some remarkable success stories. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026

While Spain boasts quality in every area of the pitch, Argentina has shown why it cannot be dismissed. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026

Recently acquired by Vive VC, AiCure boasts over 85 patents and partners with top pharmaceutical companies. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Noun

The canyon's rim offers stunning panoramas for miles and miles, while the inner corridor boasts multicolored rock layers carved by the Colorado River. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

The Trumpian superlative tic took his boasts well beyond the general. — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation 5 Deal The SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PS5 boasts read speeds of up to 1,000MB per second, which ensures quick transfer between the external SSD and your console's internal storage. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026

In opening statements last month, Deputy District Attorney Brad Ng said several men, including Smiley Martin, had made boasts earlier that evening in videos recorded on Marconi Avenue that helped fuel the confrontation between rival groups. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026

Bill McDermott has a habit of making promises that sound like boasts and then keeping them. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026

The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder boasts speed, elite length, a wide catch radius and field-stretching ability. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Its leaders are also in a weaker position than their boasts of victory would suggest. — Marc Champion, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026

Prices and much of the interior tech are still under wraps, but the Peaq’s high level of onboard kit is shown by marketing boasts of several firsts for Škoda. — New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026