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boastful
(boast|ful)
Pronunciation:
/ˈbəʊstfʊl, -f(ə)l/
adjective
showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities:
he always seemed to be rather boastful and above himself
a boastful letter
Derivatives
boastfully
adverb
boastfulness
noun
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