boastful
|boast-ful|
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/ˈboʊstfəl/
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/ˈbəʊstfəl/
excessive pride
Etymology
Etymology Information
'boastful' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bosteful', where 'boste' meant 'boast'.
Historical Evolution
'bosteful' transformed into the modern English word 'boastful'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'prone to boasting', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a tendency to boast; showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
He was boastful about his new car.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40