What do you call a person who likes to brag?
Braggarts are characterized by talking loudly (usually in praise of themselves, their possessions, or their accomplishments) and are quick to assert their superiority over others. Definitions of braggart. a very boastful and talkative person. synonyms: blowhard, boaster, bragger, line-shooter, vaunter.
to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own: She's always bragging about how much money she earns. [ + that ] They bragged that their team had never been beaten. Synonym. boast.
shuck. swagger. vaunt. blow one's own horn. pat oneself on the back.
self-assertive. holier-than-thou. highfalutin. self-opinionated. high-handed.
Grandiose Narcissism
They tend to brag and be elitist. Those with grandiose narcissism are aggressive, dominant, and exaggerate their importance. They are very self-confident and aren't sensitive.
SYNONYMS conceited, cocky, pompous, cocksure, vainglorious, egotistical.
Some common synonyms of boast are brag, crow, and vaunt. While all these words mean "to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments," boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration, but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride.
The definition of a humblebrag by Merriam Webster is: “To make a seemingly modest, self-critical, or casual statement or reference that is meant to draw attention to one's admirable or impressive qualities or achievements.”
vaunt, bluster, talk big (slang), blow your own trumpet, blow your own horn (US, Canadian)
Synonyms for cocky are conceited, egotistical, and the phrase "full of himself/herself."
What's another word for boastful person?
conceited, cocky, pompous, cocksure, vainglorious, egotistic.
Some common synonyms of arrogant are disdainful, haughty, insolent, lordly, overbearing, proud, and supercilious.
Humble bragging is when a person brags about something, but wraps it up as a complaint or false humility to try and hide the brag. Humblebraggers were less liked and less trusted than others, the research found.
The braggart tries to make you feel insecure about yourself. In fact, they are probably projecting their insecurities onto others in order to be able to examine them. The boaster needs to showcase his/her accomplishments.
A 2016 study shows bragging when you have the chops to back up your claims, also called justified bragging, is a positive, albeit slightly arrogant practice. People who stay quiet about their achievements, in an effort at humility, might be seen as moral, but less capable, researchers found.
conceited, cocky, pompous, cocksure, vainglorious, egotistic.
: attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation.
: truthful, honest. : marked by truth : accurate. veraciously adverb.