braggadocio
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9.5
- noun
- /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/
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jactancia
- Rick thought of them as artifacts from his parents' generation, a form of braggadocio in the guise of a greeting, its gossip purged of secrets and upheavals.
He kept returning to generalizations as thinking that through braggadocio alone that he could prevail.
- He kept returning to generalizations as thinking that through braggadocio alone that he could prevail.
Examples
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For all his braggadocio and indiscretion, Ahmad's ability to survive on the periphery of normative.
Academic text (2000) -
I couldn't release such braggadocio with a straight face.
Blog text (9) -
A lot of raw talent, a lot of braggadocio.
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Are you quite sure, sir, this is not just gallic braggadocio?
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I hope this doesn't sound like braggadocio... because really, I'm a...
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And mindful of those old jokes about Texas braggadocio, he does it up real big.
Academic text (2004) -
But I have here someone who puts your exploit into the realm of mere braggadocio.
Fiction book (1991) -
The military ties between Israel and Turkey, which normally are a source of pride and even braggadocio, have suddenly become a somewhat embarrassing issue that should be played down.
Academic text (2000) -
Hank, now full of pep and braggadocio, entertains a couple of sidemen in the corridor outside his room.
Fiction book (1990) -
His constant braggadocio made it hard for others to take him seriously.
Synonyms
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5.6
Extreme pride in how you look or what you can do
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7.2
Loud talk that tries to impress but has little real effect
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7.8
A proud remark about your success or skill
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4.2
A proud talk about your achievements to impress others
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9.9
Too much pride in your successes or looks that makes you show off
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9.9
Talk that sounds impressive but has no real worth
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9.9
Talk that shows too much pride in your achievements
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5.4
Talking proudly about your success or abilities in a way that bothers other people
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6.8
Talking about your good qualities to show off to others
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7.4
Feeling that you are much better than other people
Talk that shows too much pride and no real facts
Talk that shows off by making things seem better than they are
Talking too proudly about your own success or abilities
Showing too much pride when talking about yourself
Talking about yourself to show how good you are
Being too proud of your appearance or abilities
Thinking you are much better or more important than other people
A way of behaving that shows off wealth or style to impress others
Antonyms
How Boastful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Braggadocio comes from a funny old name, Braggadocchio, used for a loud boaster in old stories and is built on the simple English verb brag ('to boast'). So a helpful way to remember braggadocio is to picture someone making big, showy claims with little real substance, which is why it means showy, empty boasting.