gasconade
- noun
- /ˌɡæs.kəˈneɪd/
- Archaic
- She loves to share her gasconades at parties.
Examples
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His constant gasconade about winning multiple awards annoyed his coworkers.
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The athlete's gasconade at the press conference left everyone questioning his humility.
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His stories are always filled with gasconade and exaggeration.
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People soon grew tired of his endless gasconade at parties.
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The general's gasconade about his victories amused the soldiers.
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His constant gasconade about his wealth annoyed everyone.
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She was known for her gasconade whenever she recounted her travels around the world.
Synonyms
27
3.5
Talk that shows too much pride about your own achievements or things
17
7.2
Loud talk that tries to impress but has little real effect
15
7.8
A proud remark about your success or skill
14
4.2
A proud talk about your achievements to impress others
6
2.5
Talking too proudly about your own success or abilities
5
3.3
A proud statement about yourself or what you have
4
9.5
Words that show you think you are better than others without proof
1
9.9
Talk that sounds impressive but has no real worth
1
5.6
Proud talk after a victory that annoys others
1
5.4
Talking proudly about your success or abilities in a way that bothers other people
1
9.9
Talk that shows too much pride in your achievements
1
9.9
Talk that brags and sounds false
1
9.9
Talking about yourself to show how good you are
1
9.9
Talk that brags and makes things sound bigger than they are
Talk that shows too much pride and no real facts
Antonyms
How Boastful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gasconade comes from the name Gascon, a person from Gascony in France, who were once famous for loud, proud talk. So gasconade means 'boastful or extravagant talk'.