| 单词 | thesaurus/articles/to-boast-about-something |
| 释义 | Thesaurus article:to boast about somethingto boast about somethingThese words are used to say that someone talks too proudly about what they have done or what they own. The most common word for this isboast. Like most of these words,boastis used in a disapproving way. I don't mean to boast, but I got a promotion well ahead of schedule. Bragis a more informal word thanboast. It is also disapproving. She likes to brag about how her son is a doctor. The wordcrowis used especially when someone boasts continually or for a long time. It is disapproving. He won't stop crowing about how much money he makes. Trumpetcan be used when you are boasting about how successful you have been. It is usually disapproving, but not always. He's always trumpeting his latest triumph. Show offhas a more general meaning. You can show off in your attitude and behaviour as well as your words.Show offis not disapproving, but it does refer to words or behaviours that other people may find annoying. She likes to show off by wearing expensive shoes wherever she goes. Related articlesboastful |
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