adverb
- in a way that shows excessive pride in one’s achievements or possessions
Examples
- He boastfully claimed he was the best player on the team.
- She spoke boastfully about her expensive new car.
- The politician boastfully listed his accomplishments during the debate.
- He boastfully showed off his trophy collection to visitors.
- She boastfully announced her promotion to everyone in the office.
- The student boastfully declared that the test was easy for him.