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

Beyond the projector highlight, this phone boasts some unusually serious hardware. — New Atlas, 5 July 2026

But some spots have better conditions than others, and a new ranking shows Tunisia boasts some of the best. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

That little green or yellow can in the grocery store that boasts pictures of pears, cherries, grapes, and other fruit on the label? — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

The company boasts an ever-changing store selection by adding 10,000 fresh items daily. — Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026

Sofia the First boasts a princess who is not demure, but instead loves adventure and stands up for what’s right. — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 July 2026

In addition to a taproom at their original Downington location, Victory now boasts taprooms in Parkesburg, Philadelphia and Kennett Square in Pennsylvania, as well as one in Charlotte, North Carolina. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

It's made of lightweight vegan leather, boasts a front snap pocket for your phone, and has a roomy zip compartment that fits keys, cards, lip gloss, and more. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Today, the organization boasts more than 100,000 members. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Noun

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

Newsom’s other boasts of climate change, tax credits and housing spending all sound nice. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026