boastful
Translation
boastful, bragging
Examples
He made a boastful speech about his success.
He made a boastful speech about his success.
She has a boastful manner that annoys people.
She has a boastful manner that annoys people.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) boastful ((noun)) showing too much pride He is a boastful person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arrogant, conceited, bragging; Antonyms: modest, humble
Etymology
From the verb 'boast' plus the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of'. So, literally 'full of boasting'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'full' of 'boasts' is 'boastful'.