boast
1 of 3noun
ˈbōst 
1
: a statement expressing excessive pride in oneself : the act or an instance of boasting (see boast entry 2) : brag
It may sound like a boast, but I truly am very wealthy.
2
: a cause for pride
boast
2 of 3verb (1)
boasted; boasting; boasts
intransitive verb
1
: to praise oneself extravagantly in speech : speak of oneself with excessive pride
boasting about her accomplishments
2
archaic : glory, exult
transitive verb
1
: to speak of or assert with excessive pride
He liked to boast that he was the richest man in town.
2
a
: to possess and often call attention to (something that is a source of pride)
boasts a new stadium
b
: have, contain
a room boasting no more than a desk and a chair
boaster noun
boast
3 of 3verb (2)
boasted; boasting; boasts
transitive verb
: to shape (stone) roughly in sculpture and stonecutting as a preliminary to finer work
Synonyms
Noun
- credit
- crown jewel
- glory
- honor
- jewel
- pride
- treasure
- trophy
Verb (1)
- blow
- brag
- bull [slang]
- crow
- gasconade
- swagger
- vapor
- vaunt
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun When he says he's the richest man in town, he's not just making an idle boast. We were offended by his boast that he would easily beat us. The museum's proudest boast is its collection of rare gems.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Noun
The terrace and solarium boast views of the forest and vineyards on the property’s borders, while the heated outdoor swimming pool and loungers will help guests relax after a hard day on the Champagne trail. Digvensrr, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 The song is essentially a bombastic boast track about how Exuma came to Earth on a lightning bolt to do magic and solve his people’s ills. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2022 Shop dryers from hair-care brands such as T3, Revlon, and Chi — all of which boast features that run the gamut, including infrared heat for safe and speedy drying, and a fan-like attachment for less heat damage. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 July 2022 Of this season’s 62 events, 27 boast artists making their debuts for the society. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2022 Pistachios boast antioxidants alongside the snack-friendly mix of protein, fiber, and fat. Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022 And specialty venues — like Chicken N Pickle, which has six locations across the country, including one in Kansas City — boast food, drinks and pickleball courts for families and friends to play and socialize. NBC News, 19 Apr. 2022 For example, the pysanky in Western Ukraine boast drawings of chicks to represent fertility and deer to represent strength and prosperity. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 14 Apr. 2022 After all, much of hip-hop culture is about the art of the boast. Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 Verb
Unlike the nearby Ozarks, which boast manmade ways to sample nature and culture, the Ouachitas are exceedingly untouristy. Joe Yogerst, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 That’s even true in France, the birthplace of cinema, which can boast diversity and auteur traditions. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 Republicans who boast ideologies that were once at the fringe of the party are increasingly winning primaries, meaning that representatives like Greene and Boebert may be joined by more fellow ideologues. Grace Segers, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 The Padres wanted to make the 32-year-old part of their deal to bring in superstar Juan Soto, but Hosmer had a no-trade clause and refused to revoke it for the lowly Nationals, who boast a 35-69 record and are last in the NL East. BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 The comments underscore the long-term pressures weighing on Google’s Search business from social media competitors, which also boast user bases reaching into the billions and are increasingly harnessing their search capabilities. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 13 July 2022 The bar will transform into a different space, featuring new installations like the debut concept: 50 shades of rose, which will boast extensive floral arrangements and a blush pink hued bar. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2022 Biden’s orders, which boast the longest word count in the last 60 years, often include press release-style language. Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2022 Through the front doors — which boast double leather horse collars — the home’s entryway features an equine sculpture placed on a piece that Churchill Downs outrider Lee Lockwood once had atop his horse. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 28 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb (1)
Middle English boost
Verb (2)
origin unknown
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Verb (2)
1823, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
boast 1 of 2
verb
ˈbōst
boasted; boasting
1
: to express too much pride in a person's own qualities, possessions, or achievements
Players on the other team boasted of their strength.
2
: to have and be proud of having
Our school boasts more top students than any other in the city.
boast
2 of 2noun
1
: an act of expressing too much pride in a person's own qualities, possessions, or achievements
2
: a cause for pride
boast 1 of 2
verb
1
as in to brag
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess he boasted about his latest killing in real estate so I thought he should be the one to pay for dinner Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- brag
- exhibit
- display
- vaunt
- blow
- pride
- crow
- swagger
- vapor
- bull
- gasconade
- flaunt
- glory
- expose
- rejoice
- blow smoke
- bluster
- gush
- exult
- puff
- maximize
- harangue
- parade
- show off
- brandish
- glorify
- magnify
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- minimize
- diminish
- belittle
- underrate
- undervalue
- discount
- deprecate
- laugh off
- pooh
- bemoan
- regret
- lament
- pooh-pooh
- mourn
- play down
- shrug off
2
as in to contain
to have within the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms Synonyms & Similar Words
- contain
- hold
- house
- encompass
- bear
- accommodate
- enclose
- take
- case
- fit
- encase
- harbor
- inclose
- lodge
- shelter
boast
2 of 2noun
as in highlight
an asset that brings praise or renown the school's boast was a winning football team Synonyms & Similar Words
- highlight
- treasure
- honor
- jewel
- pride
- feature
- trophy
- glory
- attraction
- credit
- excellence
- crown jewel
- merit
- a feather in one's cap
- showpiece
- virtue
- value
- pièce de résistance
- distinction
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disgrace
- shame
- dishonor
- defect
- blemish
- stain
- blot
- stigma
- slur
- smirch
- mess
- fright
- horror
- smudge
- eyesore
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of boast are brag, crow, and vaunt. While all these words mean "to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments," boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration, but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride.
boasts of every trivial success
the town boasts one of the best museums in the area
The words brag and boast can be used in similar contexts, but brag suggests crudity and artlessness in glorifying oneself.
bragging of their exploits
In some situations, the words crow and boast are roughly equivalent. However, crow usually implies exultant boasting or bragging.
crowed after winning the championship
Vaunt usually connotes more pomp and bombast than boast and less crudity or naïveté than brag.
vaunted his country's military might