boastfulness

noun

Definition of boastfulnessnext
as in bravado

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boastfulness
  1. bravado
  2. vainglory
  3. arrogance
  4. triumphalism
  5. braggadocio
  6. swagger
  7. bombast
  8. pomposity
Noun
  • Both Tommy and the Ghoul are no-BS cowboys who radiate a blend of cocksure bravado and Southern charm.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But the worsening economic reality on the ground stands in stark contrast to that bravado.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of bravado
Noun
  • The conceit is saved from vainglory by the gravity Cage brings to the performance.
    Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2023
  • That’s the mantra for wide receivers, a group long known for their vainglory.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2023
Definition of vainglory
Noun
  • Kudos are also due Christian Probst as a prince without a drop of royal arrogance.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Barack Obama came across to his foes as the principle of arrogance.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • However, the tone of Medvedev's comments refrained from any such triumphalism, hinting that there could still be difficulties ahead.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The Golden State Warriors Photo: Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images The Golden State Warriors of the 2010s was an avatar for Silicon Valley triumphalism.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Definition of triumphalism
Noun
  • After treating the divas to a lovely performance on harp, the gofer can’t resist a bit of braggadocio.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Stitched together, the mash-up of Jay’s braggadocio and Chester’s bare emotion isn’t lyrically coherent, but somehow the tones make sense together.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of braggadocio
Noun
  • For that swagger, go no further than the title track, where Lou Gramm's soulful vocals transform quite rudimentary lyrics into an impassioned and commanding anthem.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • From the fancy crossovers to the swagger on the court.
    Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of swagger
Noun
  • Dmitri Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, one of the mainstays of the twentieth-century orchestral repertory, ends with an unapologetic display of musical bombast.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Despite bombast and threats, Mike Pompeo’s lobbying efforts in Europe against Huawei met with only mixed success.
    Garrett M. Graff, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2020
Definition of bombast
Noun
  • Critics sometimes faulted his performances for pomposity.
    Jill Leovy, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Berry says that Laszlo’s pomposity thrives because no one in the house is willing to call him out on his nonsense.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024
Definition of pomposity
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