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Definition of boastful adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

boastful

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