as in boastful
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in boasting
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
she bragged that she was richer than anyone else in the state
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bragging
Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
For many professionals—especially those from cultures that emphasize collaboration over individual recognition—describing their impact can feel uncomfortably like bragging.
—Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Make each presentation punchy and powerful without bragging.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Sure, some people might be indeed outrightly bragging about a brand new million-dollar Maserati, but others might merely be excited to have a new car that works reliably and will daily serve their harried transportation needs.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Each should highlight my expertise without bragging.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The Department of Transportation compiles a list of which ones are the most trafficked and tracks which airlines have the biggest market share along those routes, in case consumers are interested in who has bragging routes for serving which destinations.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
Tesla responded Thursday by posting a video on X bragging about the robot's capabilities in what was seen as an attempt to provide assurances that the demonstration wasn't all smoke and mirrors.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
For those not super familiar with bird hunting, Walz was bragging.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
Martin jumped in to say that Short was bragging about his own hairdo on the car ride to the award show.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
For many professionals—especially those from cultures that emphasize collaboration over individual recognition—describing their impact can feel uncomfortably like bragging.
—Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Make each presentation punchy and powerful without bragging.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Sure, some people might be indeed outrightly bragging about a brand new million-dollar Maserati, but others might merely be excited to have a new car that works reliably and will daily serve their harried transportation needs.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Each should highlight my expertise without bragging.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The Department of Transportation compiles a list of which ones are the most trafficked and tracks which airlines have the biggest market share along those routes, in case consumers are interested in who has bragging routes for serving which destinations.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
Tesla responded Thursday by posting a video on X bragging about the robot's capabilities in what was seen as an attempt to provide assurances that the demonstration wasn't all smoke and mirrors.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
For those not super familiar with bird hunting, Walz was bragging.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bragging
Adjective
-
Once a divisive figure in the NBA because of his father’s boastful public persona, Ball was met with a standing ovation.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2025
-
The key is to strike a balance between being too humble and coming across as merely boastful.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The hotel's interiors are a high-end delight, with rooms boasting leather furnishings, plush bedding, and marble baths.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2024
-
The sequel has been well-received by both critics and audiences, boasting a 72% critics score and an 82% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
There’s no egotistical rock star bullsh**t going on here.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
-
This was my chance to not be an actor, not have that stink of being an actor, that egotistical, show-off, controlling, making choices, being clever part of being an actor.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Theroux treasures every silly little turn his cocky boss man gets to take.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
-
That Johnson, who has never been a head coach before, felt cocky enough to tell that story on the podium is a great thing.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
O’Brien has a very specific brand of humor that mixes the bombastic and the surreal with a biting sharpness and a healthy dose of self depreciation.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
-
Even in recognizing his affinity for James Cagney, whose button-nose and short stature contrasted against his bombastic presence, Hackman is registering the type of Hollywood actor that created a space for themselves rather than worked to fit any mold.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
This is the worst kind of football team: a conceited but objectively mediocre squad.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
17 Nov. 2024
-
Rory Kinnear steals some of the best lines as the conceited British prime minister, and Ato Essandoh, as Kate’s deputy chief, plays the ever-flustered man surrounded by extremely capable women with admirable humor, charm, and confidence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
The actor has one daughter with ex-wife Melanie Griffith and has been dating his girlfriend Nicole Kimpel since 2014. 05 of 09 John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad The actor behind the arrogant Lord Farquaad boasts an impressive career that began decades before Shrek came out in 2001.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
-
Many members of its board appeared arrogant in the face of questions from the prosecutor or one of the lawyers.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
While the Duttons are just barely scraping by, the smug evil-doer is enjoying a warm bath in his mansion.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
-
Most of your editorials, John Brummett, Rex Nelson, and John Deering, are blatant Trump haters, and their smug, condescending echo-chamber mindsets are constantly denigrating, mocking, and disrespecting at least 64 percent of your potential readers.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bragging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bragging. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share