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boastful

[bohst-fuhl] / ˈboʊst fəl /


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At press briefings and public events, the former television host has adopted an at times boastful, mocking tone in describing the offensive.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Employing a stagy New York accent, and saddled with a distractingly unfortunate blond wig, Ms. McCann delivers a long, discursive monologue both boastful and aggressively flirtatious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

He is beyond boastful, talking ad nauseum about how he knows more than all the experts in their respective fields.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024

The lyrics find the star in boisterous, boastful form - revelling in his successes in music, fashion and on the acclaimed TV show Top Boy.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2024

“Miss Smith!—message to Miss Smith!—What could she possibly mean!”—And he repeated her words with such assurance of accent, such boastful pretence of amazement, that she could not help replying with quickness,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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