Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vaunting
Verb
/ˈvɔːntɪŋ/
Definition
The act of bragging or boasting about one’s achievements or qualities.
Examples
- Despite his vaunting nature, others recognized his genuine skills.
- Her constant vaunting about her vacation plans annoyed her friends.
- The athlete’s vaunting was seen as a strategy to gain more sponsors.
Meaning
Vaunting refers to the excessive pride in one’s own accomplishments or possessions, often expressed loudly or openly.
Synonyms
- boasting
- bragging
- vainglory
- showing off
- celebrating
