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vaunt

vaunt
Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun
pl: vauntspast: vauntedpp: vaunteding: vaunting

This term carries a strong connotation of arrogance and superficiality, often implying that the praise is unearned or exaggerated. It differs from "boast" by suggesting a more formal or public display of superiority, frequently aimed at intimidating others or securing a higher social status.

As a noun, the word refers to the specific claims made. While it can be used in the singular, it frequently appears in the plural to describe a series of boastful assertions. It is rarely used in casual conversation, appearing more often in literary or formal contexts to critique vanity.

Meanings

Transitive Verbvaunt
[~ something]

To boast about or praise something excessively to show off its perceived superiority.

He continued to vaunt his achievements to anyone who would listen.

Intransitive Verbvaunt

To speak with excessive pride or boastfulness about oneself or one's possessions.

The young athlete tended to vaunt before the race had even begun.

Nounvaunt

A boastful claim or a piece of exaggerated praise.

The victory was achieved despite the vaunts of the opposing team.

Examples

The company continues to vaunt its new security features as impenetrable.

Business

The company continues to vaunt its new security features as impenetrable.

He spent the entire evening vaunting his connections in the capital.

History

He spent the entire evening vaunting his connections in the capital.

Stop vaunting your wealth in front of people who have nothing.

none

Stop vaunting your wealth in front of people who have nothing.

The empire was built on the vaunt of an invincible army.

Fantasy

The empire was built on the vaunt of an invincible army.

She would always vaunt her academic achievements to anyone who would listen.

School Life

She would always vaunt her academic achievements to anyone who would listen.

I cannot stand the way he tends to vaunt whenever he wins a game.

none

I cannot stand the way he tends to vaunt whenever he wins a game.

The brochure vaunts the resort as a paradise on earth.

Travel

The brochure vaunts the resort as a paradise on earth.

His every word was a vaunt of his own supposed brilliance.

none

His every word was a vaunt of his own supposed brilliance.

They vaunted their victory for months after the war ended.

History

They vaunted their victory for months after the war ended.

Related Words

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