Basic Details
Word: Boastfully
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that shows excessive pride about one's achievements or possessions.
Synonyms: Proudly, arrogantly, braggingly
Antonyms: Humbly, modestly
Idioms and Phrases
- Boastful brag: Refers to someone who frequently talks about their successes in an exaggerated or annoying manner. Example: "His boastful brag about winning the race made him less popular among his friends."
- To blow ones own trumpet: To talk proudly about one's achievements. Example: "While it's okay to share achievements, she tends to blow her own trumpet way too often."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He spoke boastfully about his awards, making it hard for others to join the conversation.
Example 2: The boastfully rich man drove through the town in a flashy car, seeking attention from everyone.
Example 3: Instead of being boastfully loud, she chose to share her success stories in a more humble way.
Fun Fact
The word "boast" comes from the Old English word "bcan," which meant to "announce" or "speak" and has evolved over centuries to indicate excess pride in one's achievements.
Famous Quote
"Boasting is the act of claiming one's superiority over others, in a way that most often isn't true." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "boastfully" mean?
a) Quietly and humbly
b) In an exaggerated proud manner
c) In a simple way
d) With sadness
Answer: b) In an exaggerated proud manner
2. Which of these is a synonym of "boastfully"?
a) Shyly
b) Modestly
c) Proudly
d) Calmly
Answer: c) Proudly
3. Which of these is an antonym of "boastfully"?
a) Proudly
b) Arrogantly
c) Modestly
d) Loudly
Answer: c) Modestly
4. Which sentence uses "boastfully" correctly?
a) She laugh boastfully at the joke.
b) He spoke boastfully about his latest invention.
c) The kitten walked boastfully around the room.
d) We must boastfully eat our dinner.
Answer: b) He spoke boastfully about his latest invention.
5. Which idiom means to talk proudly about oneself?
a) To blow ones own trumpet
b) To sit on the fence
c) To kill two birds with one stone
d) To keep your chin up
Answer: a) To blow ones own trumpet
