boastful

Example Sentences

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And his boastful social media presence increasingly has elements of pessimism; he suggested recently that Wagner could soon be a spent force and that a Ukrainian offensive could cut off its fighters in Bakhmut.

From New York Times

Her conviction in January marked a rare moment in the boastful history of technology: A chief executive was held criminally responsible for lying.

From New York Times

According to prosecutors, he used them to post photos of the women working for him with boastful captions.

From New York Times

Lawyers for the accused say that the government's evidence is flimsy and proves nothing more than boastful talk.

From BBC

For a time, Dusi said, it was en vogue for zinfandel producers to craft extremely high-octane, high-alcohol wines, to the point that the blends almost felt boastful.

From Washington Post