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VAUNTING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word vaunting. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word vaunting. (close relations)
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boastful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exhibiting self-importance

bragging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

adjective satellite

• exhibiting self-importance

conceited
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

pompous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

adjective satellite

• puffed up with vanity

self-important
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

showy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by ostentation but often tasteless

• displaying brilliance and virtuosity

• (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

• superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense

snobbish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior

bluster
verb, nounv, n
noun

• noisy confusion and turbulence

• a swaggering show of courage

• a violent gusty wind

• vain and empty boasting

verb

• blow hard; be gusty, as of wind

• show off

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

boast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• speaking of yourself in superlatives

verb

• show off

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

brag
verbv
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

adjective satellite

• exceptionally good

verb

• show off

gas
nounn
noun

• the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

• a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

• a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

• a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

• a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

verb

• attack with gas; subject to gas fumes

• show off

gasconade
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

verb

• show off

swash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the movement or sound of water

verb

• make violent, noisy movements

• dash a liquid upon or against

• show off

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

tout
verbv
noun

• someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit

• someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way

• one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)

verb

• advertize in strongly positive terms

• show off

shoot a line
verbv
verb

• show off

Best Hypernyms For VAUNTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vaunting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
amplify boast boasting exaggerate hyperbolise hyperbolize jactitation magnify overdraw overstate self-praise

Alternatives for BOASTFUL

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