What does the word boastful mean?

"Boastful" means showing excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements, often to the point of being arrogant or conceited.

Here are some synonyms for boastful:

* Arrogant

* Conceited

* Egotistical

* Proud

* Self-important

* Showy

* Vainglorious

Here are some examples of how "boastful" can be used:

* "He was a boastful man who never missed a chance to brag about his wealth."

* "The boastful athlete constantly talked about his trophies."

* "The company's boastful advertising claims were not supported by facts."