VAUNT Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'vaunt' distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of vaunt are boast , brag , and crow . While all these words mean "to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments," vaunt usually connotes more pomp and bombast than boast and less crudity or naïveté than brag . // vaunted his country's military might

Q: In what contexts can 'boast' take the place of 'vaunt'?

The words boast and vaunt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration, but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride. // boasts of every trivial success // the town boasts one of the best museums in the area

Q: When could 'brag' be used to replace 'vaunt'?

Although the words brag and vaunt have much in common, brag suggests crudity and artlessness in glorifying oneself. // bragging of their exploits

Q: When is it sensible to use 'crow' instead of 'vaunt'?

The synonyms crow and vaunt are sometimes interchangeable, but crow usually implies exultant boasting or bragging. // crowed after winning the championship

vaunt 1 of 2

verb

ˈvȯnt

Definition of vaunt

as in to boast

to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess even the noblest of fellows have been known to vaunt a bit

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noun

as in swagger

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How is the word vaunt distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of vaunt are boast, brag, and crow. While all these words mean "to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments," vaunt usually connotes more pomp and bombast than boast and less crudity or naïveté than brag.

vaunted his country's military might

In what contexts can boast take the place of vaunt?

The words boast and vaunt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration, but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride.

boasts of every trivial success

the town boasts one of the best museums in the area

When could brag be used to replace vaunt?

Although the words brag and vaunt have much in common, brag suggests crudity and artlessness in glorifying oneself.

bragging of their exploits

When is it sensible to use crow instead of vaunt?

The synonyms crow and vaunt are sometimes interchangeable, but crow usually implies exultant boasting or bragging.

crowed after winning the championship

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Recent Examples of vaunt

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All the members of their immediate family were competitive Nordic ski racers, and their mother, father, and grandfather were vaunted polar explorers. — Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026 Was vaunted New York baseball scribe Red Foley conducting surveys like this in 1974? — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 The maniac Nugent, essential American, once a hard-rock warlock, now a vaunting Trumpist. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 Instead, seniors Ian Alexion and Grant Darmofal spearheaded the Blue Devils’ vaunted triple-option attack and kept Fairhaven rolling all the way to a Division 6 state title Thursday night at Gillette Stadium. — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vaunt

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The companion Over-the-Range Microwave also includes Air Fry Max and boasts convection cooking, which circulates hot air throughout the cavity for faster and more even cooking.

— Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
With Alcántara, Perez and Meyer, the Marlins boast a formidable trio.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of boast

Noun

Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final.

— STEPHEN HAWKINS, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Fueled by gritty guitars and a bluesy rock swagger, the song channels the music that shaped Twain’s youth while revisiting the confidence, freedom and idealism of adolescence.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 10 July 2026

Definition of swagger

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But other evidence, including video and text messages of the officer bragging about the shooting, bolstered Martinez’s account and prompted a judge to dismiss the federal charges against her.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Jason bragged about using emotional manipulation over his dead mother to trick Angela.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of brag

Noun

But never mind these displays of egotism and tackiness that currently blemish landmarks throughout the nation’s capital, including the National Mall, traditional site of the annual July Fourth fireworks.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
That historical egotism fuelled their headiest ambitions.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Definition of egotism

Noun

Each one becomes a part of the fabric of Fashion Week, but their disparate problems are a far cry from the glitzy event’s self-importance.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Season four course-corrected somewhat, but its hard embrace of a bleeding-heart sentimentality around found families and the power of food smacked of self-importance.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 June 2026

Definition of self-importance

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The Korean Football Association was furious, responding to this juvenile, but ultimately harmless, prattle by boycotting the Korean press.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 24 June 2026
Some of the prattle can feel like treading water, a delaying tactic until the inevitable confrontation scene.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of prattle

Noun

Companies modelled after Mary Kay that have reprised empowerment babble for their founders’ gain are mentioned but receive scarce judgment.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
The film almost completely drops any and all scientific babble from the book in favor of character development, action sequences, and emotional gut punches.

— Matthew Razak, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026

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