Definition
Definition of boasted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
communicationclaimed or asserted with pride
- the boasted benefits of the new policy were yet to be seen..
- The boasted achievements were questioned by many.
- Her boasted skills were put to the test.
Origin of boasted
Middle English, boasten (to boast)
Terms with boasted included in their meaning
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boast
boasted about more than deserved
impressive
deserving to be boasted about
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- French:vanté, ...
- German:gerühmt, ...
- Italian:vantato, ...
- Spanish:alardeado, ...
- Portuguese:alardeados, ...
- Chinese:吹嘘的, ...
- Japanese:誇らしげに主張された, ...
- Arabic:مُفْتَخَر بِهِ, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְפַּאֵר, ...
- Russian:хваленый, ...
- Ukrainian:вихвалений, ...
- Hindi:दावा किया गया, ...
Definition of boast - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
prideful talkintr. speak with excessive pride about oneselfintr.
- He likes to boast about his achievements at every meeting..
2.
possessiontr. possess something impressive or noteworthytr.
- The hotel boasts a stunning view of the ocean.
Noun
1.
prideful talkact of talking with excessive pride
- His boast about the new car was annoying..
2.
proud featurefeature that is a source of pride
- The garden was the boast of the house..
3.
sportsTECH. shot hitting side and front walls in squashTECH.
- He scored with a perfect boast.
Expressions with boast
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something not impressive or worth being proud of
His new job is nothing to boast about.
statement of pride not backed by action or truth
His promise to win was just an idle boast.
Origin of boast
Middle English, boasten (to brag)
Examples of boast in a sentence
She couldn't help but boast after winning. The museum boasts an impressive art collection. This car boasts the latest technology features. Her boast about winning the award was hard to ignore. The boast in his speech was evident to everyone. The library was the boast of the university.
His vintage car collection was his greatest boast. Her boast was perfectly executed during the match. Practicing the boast improved his squash game.
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- French:se vanter, vantardise, ...
- German:prahlen, Prahlerei, ...
- Italian:vantarsi, vanto, ...
- Spanish:alardear, presunción, ...
- Portuguese:vangloriar-se, vanglória, ...
- Chinese:吹嘘, 自豪, ...
- Japanese:自慢する, 自慢, ...
- Arabic:تَبَاهَى, تَباهٍ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְרַבְרֵב, הִתְרַבְרְבוּת, ...
- Russian:гордиться, хвастовство, ...
- Ukrainian:вихвалятися, хвастощі, ...
- Hindi:शेखी बघारना, शेखी, ...
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