What is another word for vaunts?

Pronunciation: [vˈɔːnts] (IPA)

The word "vaunts" means to boast or brag about one's accomplishments, possessions, or abilities. There are several synonyms for this word, such as tout, flaunt, show off, boast, puff up, crow, swagger, and ballyhoo. Each of these words conveys a sense of self-praise or self-promotion in one way or another, whether through words, actions, or displays. While some may view vaunting oneself as a negative trait, it can also reflect confidence and self-assurance. However, it's important to strike a balance between self-promotion and humility, as excessive vaunting can be off-putting to others.

What are the hypernyms for Vaunts?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Vaunts

Then my frank and gentle lord Yvain thus began to speak to him: Sire, very vile and impudent is that giant who vaunts himself out there.
"Four Arthurian Romances "Erec et Enide", "Cliges", "Yvain", and "Lancelot""
Chretien DeTroyes
The crystal Trent for fords and fish renowned; And Avon's fame to Albion's cliffs is raised; Carlegion Chester vaunts her holy Dee; York many wonders of her Ouse can tell.
"A History of English Literature Elizabethan Literature"
George Saintsbury
The marriage he vaunts is a mere convenient arrangement for two to live together under command of nature.
"The Short Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009

Famous quotes with Vaunts

  • Your thought describes laws, courts, judges, punishments. Mine explains that when man makes a law, he either violates it or obeys it. If there is a basic law, we are all one before it. He who disdains the mean is himself mean. He who vaunts his scorn of the sinful vaunts his disdain of all humanity.
    Khalil Gibran
  • Glorious men are the scorn of wise men, the admiration of fools, the idols of parasites, and the slaves of their own vaunts.
    Francis Bacon

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