boastful
adjective/ˈbəʊstfl/
/ˈbəʊstfl/
(disapproving)- talking about yourself in a very proud way
- I tried to emphasize my good points without sounding boastful.
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc2- He was rather boastful and vain.
- The adverts are unashamedly boastful.
- This is not simply a boastful assertion.
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