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 3,934-acre park boasts a multitude of trails for hiking and biking. — Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Basketball legend Michael Jordan has been seen getting on and off his yacht at Nammos, the island’s most famous beach club that boasts Las Vegas-type show girls in skimpy costumes. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

The authentically French food is well-priced, and the wine list boasts over 300 bottles, with eight wine flights available, including bubbles, whites, Bordeaux and dessert wine flights, priced from $23-$35. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Lastly, Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR), an mREIT, boasts an 18% yield, though its dividends have historically been unstable, recently shifting to monthly payments. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

The travel center, which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, has developed a cult-like following and is best known for a cute mascot who often boasts about its spotless, award-winning restrooms. — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 25 July 2026

With more than 10,000 Starlinks currently providing internet, SpaceX boasts the world’s largest satellite constellation. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 25 July 2026

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

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